REF MISC
Cysticercosis
Synonyms:
Taenia solium
CYSTICERCOSIS
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.4 mL
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Refrigerated - 14 days
Frozen - 30 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, Heat-inactivated specimen
CPT Codes:
86682
Method:
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)