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Test Code CRUZM Trypanosoma cruzi Antibody, IgM

Clinical Indications

Aid in the diagnosis of Chagas disease (T. cruzi).

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: TRYPANOSOMA CRUZI ANTIBODY, IGM, SERUM (aka CRUZM)
Sunquest Order Code: CRUZM
Epic Px Code: LAB3012

Specimen Collection Type

Preferred: Gold
Acceptable: Red

Minimum Collection Volume

0.05 mL

Reference Range

Less than 1:16: Negative – No significant level of Trypanosoma cruzi IgM antibody detected
1:16 or greater: Positive – IgM antibodies to Trypanosoma cruzi detected, which may suggest current or recent infection.

Critical Value

n/a

Interpretation

ARUP intends the use of this assay for clinical diagnosis. This assay should not be used for blood donor screening or associated re-entry protocols, or for screening Human Cell and Cellular Tissue-Based Products (HCT/Ps).

Rejection Criteria

Plasma. Bacterially contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed, icteric, lipemic, or turbid specimens.

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

2 Days

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated (preferred): 2 weeks
Ambient: 48 hours
Frozen: 1 year

Day(s) Performed

Wed

Performing Lab - Department

TUKHS-BH-Mail Outs

CPT Code

86753

LOINC Code

13290-2

Test Alias

Chagas Antibody, IgM
T cruzi IgM Ab

Additional Information / Notes

N/A