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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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