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Chagas Disease Serology
CDC-10458

Synonym(s)

Trypanosoma cruzi; American trypanosomiasis, parasite

CDC Pre-Approval Needed

Sue Montgomery
(404) 718-4731
zqu6@cdc.gov

Xiaojuan Tan
(404) 718-3434
xit0@cdc.gov

Supplemental Information Required

CDC 50.34 Specimen Submission Form must include exposure and travel history, include other relevant risk factors; clinical symptoms, treatment and relevant lab results.

Supplemental Form

None

Performed on Specimens from

Human

Acceptable Sample/ Specimen Type for Testing

Serum

Minimum Volume Required

0.5 mL

Collection, Storage, and Preservation of Specimen Prior to Shipping

Serum for serology testing should be collected, centrifuged and transferred to leak proof tubes. Serum can be stored at refrigerated temperature (2-8°C) for up to 7 days prior to freezing or stored frozen (-20°C or lower) for up to 8 weeks.

Transport Medium

Not Applicable

Specimen Labeling

Test subject to CLIA regulations and requires two primary patient identifiers (e.g., patient first and last name, date of birth, unique patient identifier from time of collection, such as medical record number) on the specimen container and on the test requisition.

Shipping Instructions which Include Specimen Handling Requirements

CDC does not accept routine shipments on weekends or holidays. Please make sure packages arrive Monday – Friday. Sera specimens should be shipped frozen on dry ice. Specimens not received under these conditions will be rejected for testing, and a new specimen must be submitted.

Ship To:
[Insert CDC Point of Contact]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RDSB/STATT Unit 57
1600 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
[Insert CDC Point of Contact’s Telephone Number]

All samples must be shipped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.

Methodology

Antibody Detection, EIA, ELISA, Indirect Fluorescent Antibody Assay

Turnaround Time

3 Weeks

Interferences & Limitations

Cross-reactions may occur with sera from patients with leishmaniasis.

Additional Information

Please send one CDC 50.34 Specimen Submission Form and one separate sample tube for each test requested.

CDC Points of Contact