Epic Code LAB1231979 Cysticercosis Antibody, IgG Serum

Test Name Alias

Taenia Solium IgG, Cysticercosis AB ELISA, Neurocysticercosis, Taenia solium Antibody, Tapeworm IgG antibody | CYST AB IGG | Quest 34173 | LAB1231210

Interface Order Alias

1231979

Clinical Information

Cysticercus Antibody (IgG), ELISA, Serum - Cysticercosis is a tissue infection with larval (cysticerci) cysts of the pork tapeworm T.solium in which the patient serves as an intermediate host for the parasite. The most common manifestation is neurocysticercosis which occurs when the larvae invade the central nervous system, often presenting as seizures, or chronic meningitis. Antibodies directed against other parasitic infections, particularly echinococcosis, may cross-react in the cysticercus IgG ELISA. Confirmation of positive cysticercus ELISA results by IgG antibody western blot is recommended.

Specimen Requirements

Collect (preferred specimen): One Gold-top SST tube.
Also acceptable: One plain Red-top tube.

Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation

Let specimen clot 30-60 minutes then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube and maintain at room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F) prior to transport.

In-Lab Processing

Let specimen clot 30-60 minutes then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube and room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Transport: 1.0 mL serum room temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F) (Minimum: 0.1 mL)

Rejection Criteria

Specimens not collected and processed as indicated will not be tested.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Stability for Testing:

Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 7 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 14 days
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): 30 days

Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:

Specimen retention time is determined by the policy of the reference laboratory. Contact the Send Outs Laboratory with any questions.

Test Frequency

Perform: Tuesday, Friday

Results available in 2-5 days.

Reference Range

<0.90

Performing Department

Send Outs

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Sent to Quest Diagnostics- Wood Dale, IL

Methodology

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA).

CPT

86682

LOINC

56486-4

Reviewed Date

11/2/2025

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