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Test Code LAB20593 Chlamydia pneumoniae IgG, IgM, and IgA Antibodies

Department

SEND OUTS

Reference Lab Test Number

CHPAB

Refer To

Warde Lab

Primary Collection Container

Gold (SST)

Alternate Collection Container

Red (No Gel)

Transport

Serum refrigerated

Preferred Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Processing

Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.

Stability

Ambient: 48 hours

Refrigerated: 1 week

Frozen: 2 months

Minimum Testing Volume

0.4 mL

Reference Range

Chlamydia pneumoniae IgG Antibodies <1:16 titer

Chlamydia Pneumoniae IgM Antibodies <1:10 titer

Chlamydia Pneumoniae IgA Antibodies <1:16 titer

Methodology

Micro-Immunofluorescence

Performed

Monday – Friday

Reported

4-6 days

CPT Codes

86631×2, 86632

Unacceptable Conditions

Gross hemolysis, grossly lipemic, grossly icteric