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Test ID: Leishmania Ab Elisa
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Leishmania Ab Elisa
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The test is lab order only
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Useful For
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Qualitative determination of specific IgG antibodies against Leishmania infantum in human serum.
(For HMC users only: This test cannot be ordered directly, it will be added by lab if Leishmania Antibody found positive)
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Method name and description
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Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
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Specimen type / Specimen volume / Specimen container
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Specimen type: Serum
Specimen volume: 3-5 mL
Specimen container: Serum collected in yellow top gel tubes
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Collection instructions / Special Precautions / Timing of collection
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Collection by venipuncture as per organization guidelines
No special precautions/ No timing of collection
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Storage and transport instructions
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Maintain specimen at 2-8°C
The specimens should be transported to Virology Section in cold box immediately
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Specimen Rejection Criteria
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Quantity of blood not sufficient
Wrong blood container
Container breakage / sample leaking
Lipemic sample
Grossly hemolyzed serum
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Biological reference intervals and clinical decision values
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No reference
Negative, Positive, Equivocal
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Factors affecting test performance and result interpretation
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Turnaround time / Days and times test performed / Specimen retention time
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Turnaround time: Within 7 days
Days and times test performed: Twice a week.
Specimen retention time: 2 weeks
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