| Test CODE | NAME |
|---|
6520
Chlamydia Antibody Panel, IgG & IgM
| Methodology: | Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA) |
| Performed: | Sun-Fri |
| Reported: | 2-5 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Plain Red OR Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 1 ml serum.
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer serum to a Standard Transport Tube.
Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of acute specimens. Mark specimens plainly as "acute" or "convalescent."
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions:Contaminated, hemolyzed, or hyperlipemic sera.
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Note: This test is approved for NY .
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 86631 x3; 86632 x3 |