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Test Code TRCNG Trichinella Antibody, IgG, Serum

Additional Codes

Laboratory Code : LAB3040155
NUH Service Code : 36917

Test Down Notes

Effective October 17, 2025: This test is obsolete due to unavailability of testing reagent. Order ZW131, 34321 as an alternative. See test notification here.


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.


Secondary ID

616733

Useful For

As an adjunct in the diagnosis of trichinosis

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Reporting Name

Trichinella Ab, IgG, S

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Frozen (preferred) 30 days
  Refrigerated  5 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Heat-inactivated Reject

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Friday

Report Available

1 to 7 days
National University Hospital-Singapore Note:

Please note that the reported Turnaround Time (TAT) excludes transit times from Singapore to Mayo, which averages approximately 3 days.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

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.

CPT Code Information

86784

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
TRCNG Trichinella Ab, IgG, S 6563-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
TRCNG Trichinella Ab, IgG, S 19253-4
National University Hospital-Singapore Additional Information:

Last updated 30/03/2026