Chlamydia/Chlamydophila Antibody Panel 3 (IgG, IgA, IgM)
Test Summary
Chlamydia/Chlamydophila species include C. pneumoniae, C. psittaci, and C. trachomatis. Each may cause pneumonia and other overlapping medical conditions.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Instructions
Do not reject refrigerated or frozen specimens
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
CHLMAB
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3377
Includes
Chlamydia trachomatis (IgG, IgM, IgA)
Chlamydophila pneumoniae (IgG, IgM, IgA)
Chlamydophila psittaci (IgG, IgM, IgA)
Chlamydophila pneumoniae (IgG, IgM, IgA)
Chlamydophila psittaci (IgG, IgM, IgA)
CPT Code
- 86631 (x6)
- 86632 (x3)
Billing Code
- 670179
- 670180
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
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
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
| C. trachomatis Ab (IgG) | <1:64 |
| C. trachomatis Ab (IgA) | <1:16 |
| C. trachomatis Ab (IgM) | <1:10 |
| C. pneumoniae Ab (IgG) | <1:64 |
| C. pneumoniae Ab (IgA) | <1:16 |
| C. pneumoniae Ab (IgM) | <1:10 |
| C. psittaci Ab (IgG) | <1:64 |
| C. psittaci Ab (IgA) | <1:16 |
| C. psittaci Ab (IgM) | <1:10 |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Instructions
Do not reject refrigerated or frozen specimens
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
Result Information
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| C. trachomatis Ab (IgG) | <1:64 |
| C. trachomatis Ab (IgA) | <1:16 |
| C. trachomatis Ab (IgM) | <1:10 |
| C. pneumoniae Ab (IgG) | <1:64 |
| C. pneumoniae Ab (IgA) | <1:16 |
| C. pneumoniae Ab (IgM) | <1:10 |
| C. psittaci Ab (IgG) | <1:64 |
| C. psittaci Ab (IgA) | <1:16 |
| C. psittaci Ab (IgM) | <1:10 |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1 day