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Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Whole Blood Na CitSpecimen Required
Container/Tube: Light-blue top (3.2% sodium citrate)
Specimen Volume: 2.7 mL
Collection Instructions: Certain microfilariae have a nocturnal or diurnal periodicity, therefore the blood collection should be timed to correspond with the release of microfilariae in the peripheral circulation. For the agents of lymphatic filariasis (Wuchereria bancrofti and the Brugia species), blood should be collected between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m., whereas for detection of Loa loa, blood should be collected between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Specimen Minimum Volume
2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood Na Cit | Ambient (preferred) | 72 hours |
| Refrigerated | 72 hours |
Reference Values
Negative
If positive, organism is identified.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
CPT Code Information
87015
87210
Report Available
1 to 4 daysSpecimen Retention Time
7 daysReject Due To
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FILB | Filaria Bill Only | No, (Bill Only) | No |