Synonyms Microfilaria Serological Test

Applies to Acanthocheilonema perstans; Loa loa; Onchocerca volvulus; Wuchereria bancrofti

Laboratory Core Laboratory

Referral to Reference Laboratory

Request Form Routine Blood Requisition

Phone (212) 305-8600

Availability Daily, 24 hours

Turnaround Time 2-3 weeks

Specimen Blood

Volume 6 mL

Minimum Volume 2 mL serum

Container Gold top tube

Causes for Rejection Excessive hemolysis, chylous serum, gross specimen contamination

Use Support the diagnosis of filariasis, microfilariasis

Methodology Bentonite flocculation, indirect immunofluorescence, indirect hemagglutination

Copyright © 1978-2002 Lexi-Comp Inc. All Rights Reserved