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HelpTest ID TULM Francisella tularensis Antibody, IgM, ELISA, Serum
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see TULAB / Francisella tularensis Antibody, IgM and IgG, ELISA, Serum.
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Secondary ID
605951Useful For
Evaluating the presence of IgM antibodies in patients with suspected tularemia caused by Francisella tularensis
This test should not be used as a test of cure as it is not quantitative. Patients may remain seropositive for months to years following resolution of disease.
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a profile. For more information see TULAB / Francisella tularensis Antibody, IgM and IgG, ELISA, Serum.
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
Same day/1 dayPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86668