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HelpTest Code SPN14 Strep pneumoniae IgG Ab, 14 Serotypes
Additional Codes
Includes Serotypes 1,3,4,5,8,9 (9N),12(12F),14,19(19F),23(23F),26(6B),51(7F),56(18C),68(9V)
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB2793
Epic Description: S.PNEUMONIAE IGG SEROTYPES
Synonym
Streptococcus Pneumoniae IgG
Specimen Type
Blood
To reduce recollections, the Ochsner sites prefer a Serum Gel tube (Gold or Tiger Top) for this test.
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel | 6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Specimen Stability
14 days refrigerated
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 0.5 mL
Minimum 0.25 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute, Referral code: 19564
http://www.questdiagnostics.com/testcenter/TestDetail.action?tabName=OrderingInfo&ntc=19564
Assay Frequency
Monday – Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
1-3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen. For non-gel tubes, aliquot serum into plastic vial. Refrigerate specimen.
CPT Code Information
86317 x 14