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TETANUS ANTITOXOID ANTIBODY, IgG
Number 1126
CPT Code 86774
Alias TETANUS TOXIN ANTIBODIES
Specimen Container SST
Specimen Type Serum
Turn Around Time
Days Performed
Reference Range Nonprotective: <0.1 IU/mL
Alternate Specimen
Volume 1 mL Serum
Stability Ambient 14 Days
Stability Refrigerated 14 Days
Stability Frozen Unstable
Patient Preparation
Methodology
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)
Limitations
Determination of tetanus toxoid antibodies is of no value in assessing the need for prophylactic or therapeutic management. Immunity declines with age, and boosters are recommended every 10 years.
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; lipemia; bacterial contamination
Additional Instructions
Performing Laboratory Reference Laboratory
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