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HelpTest Code CHLPS Chlamydia psittaci IgG, IgM, IgA Antibodies
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB2494
Epic Description: CHLAMYDIA PSITTACOSIS IGG, IGM AND IGA ABS
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
6.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
| Alternate | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 6.0 mL | 1.5 mL |
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot serum into plastic vial. Refrigerate specimen. Transport refrigerated on freeze packs.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.4 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, Referral code: 37346
Assay Frequency
Monday - Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
1-4 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot serum into plastic vial. Refrigerate specimen.
CPT Code Information
86631 x 2
86632