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Test Code LAB3316 Diphtheria Toxoid IgG Antibody, Serum

Useful For

Determining a patient's immunological response to diphtheria toxoid vaccination

 

Aiding in the evaluation of immunodeficiency

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Reporting Name

Diphtheria Toxoid IgG Ab, S

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 30 days
  Frozen  30 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject
Heat inactivated specimen Reject

Reference Values

Vaccinated: Positive (≥0.01 IU/mL)

Unvaccinated: Negative (<0.01 IU/mL)

Reference values apply to all ages.

Cautions

This assay does not provide diagnostic proof of lack of protection against diphtheria or the presence of absence of immunodeficiency. Results must be confirmed by clinical findings and other serological tests.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 4 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

86317

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
DIPGS Diphtheria Toxoid IgG Ab, S 48654-8

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
DIPG Diphtheria IgG Ab 45166-6
DEXDP Diphtheria IgG Value 48654-8

NY State Approved

Yes

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.

Secondary ID

36664