Test Code LEIS Leishmaniasis (Visceral) Antibody, Serum
Reporting Name
Leishmaniasis (Visceral) Ab, SUseful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of active visceral leishmaniasis
This test should not be used as the sole criteria for diagnosis.
Method Name
Immunochromatographic Strip Assay
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.2 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
CPT Code Information
86717
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
LEIS | Leishmaniasis (Visceral) Ab, S | 7958-2 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
86219 | Leishmaniasis (Visceral) Ab, S | 7958-2 |
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.