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Test ID: GRAB    
Giardia Antibody, IFA

Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.

REFERENCE RANGE:  <1:16

 

INTERPRETIVE CRITERIA:

<1:16    Antibody Not Detected

1:16  Equivocal; submission of a second specimen

(collected 3-4 weeks after initial specimen) suggested

if clinically warranted

> or = 1:32 Antibody Detected

 

A polyvalent conjugate (recognizing IgG, IgM and IgA) is used to detect

the presence of antibodies to Giardia lamblia.  A four-fold or greater

increase in titer between acute and convalescent sera indicates an acute

active phase.  A single positive reaction represents previous exposure,

since antibody titers are known to remain high for at least six months.

 

Test Performed by: Focus Diagnostics, Inc.

                                      5785 Corporate Avenue

                                      Cypress, CA 90630-4750