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HelpTest Code SCERGM Saccharomyces cerevisiae Antibody, IgG, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | SCERG |
| Epic ID | LAB3787 |
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL Serum
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days |
| Frozen | 21 days |
Transport refrigerated.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | OK |
| Heat-treated specimen | Reject |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Useful For
Measuring IgG anti-Saccharomyces cerevisiae antibodies as a part of a profile to aid in distinguishing between ulcerative colitis and Crohn disease in patients for whom the specific diagnosis is unclear based on endoscopic, pathologic, and imaging evaluations
This test is not useful for determining the extent of disease in patients with inflammatory bowel disease or determining the response to disease-specific therapy including surgical resection of diseased intestine.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Thursday
Report Available
2 to 4 daysReference Values
Negative: <20.0 RU/mL
Positive: ≥20.0 RU/mL
Reference values apply to all ages.
CPT Code Information
86671