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Test Directory Streptococcus Pneumoniae Antibody IgG (23 Serotypes)

Streptococcus Pneumoniae Antibody IgG (23 Serotypes)

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 from SST tube

Minimum Volume

0.25 mL

Instructions

Collect SST, centrifuge and transfer serum to a plastic screw cap vial.

Patient Preparation

N/A

Storage

Room temperature

Transport Temperature

N/A

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 90 days

Limitations

N/A

Other Acceptable Specimens

Serum from a red top tube

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

86317 (x14)

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

Department

Reference Testing

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time

Mon - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 3 days