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HelpTest Code LAB20591 Chlamydia trachomatis Antibodies (IgG, IgM, and IgA)
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
CTGAM
Refer To
Warde to Specialty LabsPrimary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge and pour off into transport tube.
Stability
Ambient: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.4 mL
Reference Range
Chlamydia trachomatis IgG Antibodies <1:64 titer
Chlamydia trachomatis IgM Antibodies <1:10 titer
Chlamydia trachomatis IgA Antibodies <1:16 titer
Methodology
Immunofluorescence assay
Performed
Monday – Saturday
Reported
5-7 days
CPT Codes
86631×2, 86632
Additional Information
Evaluate possible chlamydial infection.
This test is useful for patients suspected of having trachoma, pelvic inflammatory disease, infantile pneumonia and lymphogranuloma venereum.
Unacceptable Conditions
Gross hemolysis, grossly lipemic, grossly icteric