Poliovirus Antibody, Neutralization

Test Code
POLIO


Alias/See Also
Poliovirus Types 1-3 Antibodies Quest Code 94106
Old Quest Code
56772


CPT Codes
86382 (x3)

Includes
Poliovirus Types 1, 2 and 3


Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST)


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL serum collected in a no additive (red-top) tube, transferred to a plastic screw-cap vial


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 5 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days


Methodology
Tissue Culture / Neutralization

Setup Schedule
Monday, Thursday Mornings


Report Available
Same day


Clinical Significance
This sensitive procedure is recommended for vaccine response testing and type-specific serodiagnosis of recent poliovirus infection. It can also serve as an aid for diagnosing immune deficiency disorders.

Performing Laboratory
Focus Diangostics, Inc.
San Juan Capistrano, CA




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.