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Echinococcosis Serology
CDC-10460
Synonym(s)
Hydatid Disease, Echinococcus granulosus, parasite
CDC Pre-Approval Needed
Supplemental Information Required
CDC 50.34 Specimen Submission Form must include exposure and travel history,and 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
0.2 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.
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, Immunoblot, Western Blot
Turnaround Time
3 Weeks
Interferences & Limitations
Cross-reactivity with various species of Echinococcus such as E. multiocularis and E. vogeli, has been observed.
Additional Information
Please send one CDC 50.34 Specimen Submission Form and one separate sample tube for each test requested.
CDC Points of Contact
Version
4.8
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