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Test Directory Haemophilus influenza Type Antibody (IgG)

Haemophilus influenza Type Antibody (IgG)

Test Summary

Haemophilus influenzae is a gram-negative bacteria that is present in approximately three-quarters of children and adults. In infants and young children, haemophilus influenzae, especially type B, may cause bacteremia's and meningitis. In children and older individuals haemophilus influenzae may cause respiratory tract infections.

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Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Plastic screw cap vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

N/A

Unacceptable Specimens

Gross hemolysis • Gross lipemia • Grossly icteric

Order Code

INFLUB

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB3828

Includes

N/A

CPT Code

86684

Billing Code

671150

CPT Statement

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

FDA Status

FDA Approved

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

≥1.00 mcg/mL
Interpretive Criteria

<0.15 mcg/mL	Nonprotective antibody level
0.15-0.99 mcg/mL	Indeterminate for protective antibody
≥1.00 mcg/mL	Protective antibody level

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Monday - Saturday morning; Report available: 1 day