Test ID RCHAG Trypanosoma cruzi IgG Antibody, Lateral Flow Assay, Serum
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see CHAG / Trypanosoma cruzi IgG Antibody ELISA, Serum.
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Useful For
Diagnosis of chronic Trypanosoma cruzi infection (Chagas disease) via lateral flow assay
Testing Algorithm
If enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay result is positive or equivocal, then this test is performed at an additional charge.
Method Name
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see CHAG / Trypanosoma cruzi IgG Antibody ELISA, Serum.
Immunochromatographic Strip Assay
Reporting Name
T. cruzi IgG, LFA, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see CHAG / Trypanosoma cruzi IgG Antibody ELISA, Serum.
Negative
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday; 9 a.m.
Performing Laboratory

Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved or is exempt by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86753
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
RCHAG | T. cruzi IgG, LFA, S | 87994-0 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
65945 | T. cruzi IgG, LFA, S | 87994-0 |
NY State Approved
YesSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL