Streptococcus pneumoniae Antibodies, IgG (14 Serotypes) STREP
| Method(s) | Quantitative Multiplex Bead Assay |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | One 5 mL gold (SST) top tube. |
| Transport | 1.5 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.25 mL) |
| Stability | After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |
| Unacceptable Conditions | Plasma, severely lipemic, contaminated, or hemolyzed samples, other body fluids. |
| Schedule | Daily |
| Billing Code | 5010313 |
| CPTCode | 86317 x14 |
| Notes | Separate serum from cells ASAP. "Pre" and "post" pneumococcal vaccine samples can be submitted separately or together for testing. "Post" sample should be drawn 30 days after immunization and, if shipped separately, must be received within 60 days of "pre" sample. Please clearly mark samples "PRE-VACCINE" or "POST-VACCINE" so that samples will be saved and tested simultaneously. |
| Preferred Specimen Collection Device(s) | |
| Reference Interval | |
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See Laboratory Report. |
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