Test Code LAB20965 Pneumococcal Antibody Panel (14 Serotype)
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
PN14S
Refer To
Warde Medical LaboratoryPrimary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Stability
Room Temperature: 6 weeks
Refrigerated: 6 weeks
Frozen: 24 months
Minimum Testing Volume
0.5 mL
Reference Range
>1.3 µg/mL
Methodology
Fluoroimmunoassay, Luminex® Multiplex
Performed
Monday-Friday
Reported
8-10 days
CPT Codes
86317 × 14
Unacceptable Conditions
All samples other than serum