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Test Code CYSTG Cysticercosis (Taenia solium), IgG, Serum

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB3040827
NBS code LBC12439
Service code 36849

Reporting Name

Cysticercosis (T. solium), IgG, S

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.


National University Hospital-Singapore Note:

NUH Outreach Laboratories:
Specimen Requirements
Submit only one of the following:
Preferred: Yellow Top
Acceptable: Red Top
Processing Requirements
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a Mayo plastic tube.
Specimen type: Serum
Volume: 0.5 mL
Storage/transport requirements: Refrigerated

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  30 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Heat-inactivated specimen Reject

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Day(s) Performed

Tuesday

Report Available

1 to 7 days
National University Hospital-Singapore Note:

Please note that this is a referral test requiring transport to the external testing facility and an additional 3-5 days is required.

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Useful For

Aid for the diagnosis of cysticercosis caused by infection with Taenia solium

CPT Code Information

86682

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
CYSTG Cysticercosis (T. solium), IgG, S 56485-6

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
CYSTG Cysticercosis (T. solium), IgG, S 56485-6

Secondary ID

616730

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.
National University Hospital-Singapore Additional Information:

Last updated 16/07/2026