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Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV) Differentiation Antibody Panel, MIF

Test Summary

Lymphogranuloma venerum (LGV) is a clinical syndrome caused by infection with C. trachomatis which typically includes genital bubonic disease. The serologic detection of C. trachomatis infection is complicated by the presence of cross-reactive antibody to other Chlamydia species or nonspecific stimulation of anti-Chlamydia Ab. To differentiate C. trachomatis infection from other Chlamydia species, a panel of Chlamydia is tested for the determination of specific antibody titers.

Aliases

  • N/A

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

N/A

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 • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric

Order Code

LGVDFF

EPIC (Premier) Code

LAB3305

Includes

C. trachomatis L1 Ab (IgG, IgA, IgM)
C. trachomatis D-K Ab (IgG, IgA, IgM)
C. pneumoniae Ab (IgG, IgA, IgM)
C. psittaci Ab (IgG, IgA, IgM)

CPT Code

  • 86631 (x8)
  • 86632 (x4)

Billing Code

  • 670135
  • 670136

CPT Statement

Methodology

Micro-Immunofluorescence (MIF)

FDA Status

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Physician Attestation of Informed Consent

N/A

Testing Laboratory

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

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Tuesday - Saturday; Report available: 2 - 4 days

Specimen Collection

Special Instructions

N/A

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Instructions

N/A

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

N/A

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 • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric

Billing

CPT Code

  • 86631 (x8)
  • 86632 (x4)

Billing Code

  • 670135
  • 670136

CPT Statement

Result Information

Methodology

Micro-Immunofluorescence (MIF)

Testing Laboratory

N/A

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Tuesday - Saturday; Report available: 2 - 4 days