| Test CODE | NAME |
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A420
Streptococcus pneumoniae Antibodies, IgG (14 Serotypes)
| Methodology: | Quantitative Multiplex Bead Assay |
| Performed: | Sun-Sat |
| Reported: | 2-3 days |
| Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 1.5 ml serum.
Post-immunization specimen should be drawn 30 days after immunization and, if shipped separately, must be received within 60 days of pre-immunization specimen.
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
MARK SPECIMENS CLEARLY AS "PRE" OR "POST" SO SPECIMENS WILL BE SAVED AND TESTED SIMULTANEOUSLY.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma or other body fluids. Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.
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 all states. *
Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratory
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| CPT Code(s): | 86317x14 |