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DIPHTHERIA TOXOID ANTIBODY, IGG
Number 1160
CPT Code 86648
Alias DIPHTHERIA TOXIN ANTIBODIES
Specimen Container SST
Specimen Type Serum
Turn Around Time 
Days Performed 
Reference Range Contact Laboratory
Alternate Specimen Red Top
Volume 1 mL Serum
Stability Ambient N/A
Stability Refrigerated Preferred
Stability Frozen Preferred
Patient Preparation 
Methodology 

Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)

Limitations 

This procedure is rarely used for confirmation of diphtheria infection; it cannot accurately discriminate antibodies between 0.10 IU/mL and 0.01 IU/mL. Immunity declines with age.

Rejection Criteria 

Gross hemolysis; lipemia; bacterial contamination

Additional Instructions 
Performing Laboratory Reference Laboratory
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Covid-19/Influenza Combination Test

We are pleased to share with you that Primex is now offering the Combo test for COVID-19 and Flu. We are also now separately offering the Influenza A&B NAAT test.
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department states the following, People with flu may have a range of symptoms which are identical to symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough, sore throat, runny/stuffy nose, muscle body aches, headache, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea. So offering this combo test could provide important medical care information to the ordering provider and to the patient.
Primex leadership is pleased to offer this service enhancement to our current and prospective clients.
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