Campylobacter Jejuni Antibody (Sendout)

General Information

Lab Name
Lab Code: 342
External Test Id: 10718X
Description: Test Information: Campylobacter jejuni is a major cause of sporadic bacterial diarrhea in the United States, with poultry the most important source of infection. Markedly elevated levels of antibodies recognizing C. jejuni typically indicate recent or ongoing infection, even though stool cultures may be negative. Neurological complications may follow C. jejuni infection; approximately 30% of Guillain-Barre cases are associated with recent C. jejuni infection. The basis of this association is apparently molecular mimicry between C. jejuni antigens and gangliosides of neuronal cells.
Synonyms: 10718X, 42388, C. jejuni Ab, Campylobacter jejuni Antibody
Components

Guidelines

Method

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Reference Range

Ref. Range Notes

Reference Range:

<0.90

Interpretive Criteria:

Specimen Type: Blood
Collection: 3 mL blood in RED TOP tube or GOLD SST
Handling Instructions: Outside Laboratories: Centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a separate plastic vial. Refrigerate serum.

Stability: Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days; Frozen 30 days; Ambient: 7 days.
Quantity: Requested: 1 mL serum
Minimum: 0.5 mL serum

Receiving Instructions

Centrifuge sample and transfer serum into a separate plastic vial. Refrigerate serum.

Login: SPMSND-;REFRIG SERUM

Sendouts:

Stability: Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days; Frozen 30 days; Ambient: 7 days.

Lab Department

Frequency

Setup: Thursday. Report Available: 1-7 days from sample receipt at Quest Diagnostics.

Available STAT?

Performing Location(s)

Sendout	Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (Test performed by Quest Diagnostics Infectious Diseases, Inc.) 800-642-4657 33608 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675