Test Id : FFAG4
Filaria Antibody (IgG4)
Method Name
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Immunoassay
NY State Available
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Reporting Name
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Aliases
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Filariasis
FFAG4
Specimen Type
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Serum
Specimen Required
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Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red or SST
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable.
2. Centrifuge and send 0.5 mL serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Defines the amount of sample necessary to provide a clinically relevant result as determined by the testing laboratory. The minimum volume is sufficient for one attempt at testing.
0.5 mL
Reject Due To
Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Gross Hemolysis | Mild OK; Gross Reject |
| Gross Lipemia | Mild OK; Gross Reject |
| Other reason for rejection | CSF |
Specimen Stability Information
Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the performing laboratory, alternate acceptable temperatures are also included
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days | ||
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reference Values
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Reference Range: <2.50 index
Interpretive Criteria:
<2.50 Negative
>=2.50 Positive
This assay detects Filaria IgG4 associated with infections caused by the major filarial parasites, including Dirofilaria immitis, Wuchereria brancrofti, Brugia malayi, and Onchocerca volvulus.
Chronic filarial infections manifesting as elephantiasis may not show a significant IgG4 response and cannot be ruled out using this test. Samples containing antibodies to other nematodes,
particularly Strongyloides, may cross-react in the assay.
PDF Report
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Day(s) Performed
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Wednesday
Report Available
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Specimen Retention Time
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Performing Laboratory Location
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This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
CPT Code Information
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CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.
CPT codes are provided by the performing laboratory.
86682
LOINC® Information
Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the order and results codes of this test. LOINC values are provided by the performing laboratory.
| Test Id | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FFAG4 | Filaria Antibody (IgG4) | 14208-3 |
| Result Id | Test Result Name |
Result LOINC Value
Applies only to results expressed in units of measure originally reported by the performing laboratory. These values do not apply to results that are converted to other units of measure.
|
|---|---|---|
| FFAG4 | Filaria Antibody (IgG4) | 14208-3 |