Cysticercosis (Taenia solium)

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Category:

Turnaround Time: 3 - 6 days
CPT Code: 86682
Test Type: 1 mL Serum

Overview:

All positive serology samples should be confirmed using a more specific test method, such as the immunoblot or other nonserological methods (CDC), due to the cross-reactivity encountered with Echinococcus.

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube.

To avoid delays in turnaround time when requesting multiple tests on frozen samples, please submit separate frozen specimens for each test requested.

Refrigerate or freeze.