Yersinia enterocolitica Antibodies, IgA and IgG by Immunoblot
Also known as: YER PAN
Use
Immunoblot can be used as an adjunct tool in the diagnosis of Yersinia enterocolitica infection. The presence of IgA and IgG antibodies to Y. enterocolitica Yop proteins can also aid in the diagnosis of post-infectious autoimmune disorders associated with Y. enterocolitica, such as reactive arthritis, erythema nodosum, Graves Disease, and Hashimoto thyroiditis.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
This test may demonstrate cross-reactivity with Borrelia burgdorferi, potentially leading to results indicative of arthritis caused by this organism, which is indistinguishable from arthritis due to Y. enterocolitica.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Western Blot)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 41400-3
- 41401-1
Result Turnaround Time
1-8 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Container
ARUP Standard Transport Tube
Collection Instructions
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated.
Causes for Rejection
Contaminated, heat-inactivated, hemolyzed, icteric, lipemic, or turbid specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year |