Yersinia enterocolitica Antibody, IgM by Immunoblot
Also known as: YER IGM
Use
The Yersinia enterocolitica Antibody, IgM by Immunoblot test is used as an adjunct tool in the diagnosis of Yersinia enterocolitica infection. This infection can lead to post-infectious autoimmune disorders such as reactive arthritis, erythema nodosum, Graves Disease, and Hashimoto thyroiditis, which are associated with IgA and IgG antibodies to Y. enterocolitica Yop proteins.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
This test may cross-react with Borrelia burgdorferi, which can cause arthritis indistinguishable from arthritis due to Y. enterocolitica. The test was developed by ARUP Laboratories and is intended for clinical purposes. However, it has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Other)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 48410-5
Result Turnaround Time
1-8 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.1 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 |