Streptococcus Pneumoniae Antibody IgG (23 Serotypes)
Order Code: STREPG
Test Summary
Responses to pneumococcal conjugate vaccines are demonstrated by 2-to 4-fold increases in type-specific IgG levels.
Aliases
- Pneumococcal Ab
- 23 Serotypes
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 90 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
STREPG
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB5147
Includes
Serotypes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 (9N), 12 (12F), 17 (17F), 14, 19 (19F), 20, 22 (22F), 23 (23F), 26 (6B), 34 (10A), 43 (11A), 51 (7F), 54 (15B), 56 (18C), 57 (19A), 68 (9V), 70 (33F)
CPT Code
- 86581
Billing Code
- 670486
CPT Statement
Methodology
Multi-Analyte Immunodetection (MAID)
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 FDA. 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
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 3 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 7 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 90 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Multi-Analyte Immunodetection (MAID)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 3 days