Laboratory Test Reference Guide

Laboratory Information

Test Name

Strongyloides serology

External Price (excl. GST)

31.7

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Gold tube

Paediatric Specimen

Gold tube

Test Information

Department

Immunology

Test Availability

Weekly

Method

ELISA

Unit of measurement

Reported as an IgG EIA Ratio

Reference interval

Ratio Ranges:
Negative = 0.0 to 0.89
Equivocal = 0.9 to 1.2
Positive = >1.2

Diagnostic Use Or Instructions

Serological testing is available to detect occult infection with Strongyloides stercoralis, for patients who have resided in endemic regions and are now about to undergo immunosuppression. 

To diagnose gastroenteritis or suspected systemic strongyloidiasis, please send faeces for detection of eggs and adult worms.