Febrile Agglutinins (Widal, Salmonella typhi Antibodies)
Order Name
FEBRIL AGG
Test Number: 5508985
Revision Date 10/18/2017
Test Number: 5508985
Revision Date 10/18/2017
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Febrile Agglutinins (Widal, Salmonella typhi Antibodies)
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ImmunoDOT |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.2 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Gel-barrier tube Specimen Storage: Refrigerate Specimen Collection: Not Available Special Instructions: Testing referred to ARUP Y8#2010798 Specimen Stability: Ambient: 48 hours, Refrigerated : 2 weeks, Frozen: 1 year |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 5-8 Days |
| Clinical Use | Salmonella, Total Antibody, detects antibodies to Salmonella typhi, a common cause of gastroenteritis, diarrhea, and dysentery. Antibody results should be confirmed with stool or blood cultures. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 817485 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 817485 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86768 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |