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Chlamydophila pneumoniae Antibody (IgM)
Test Code38481
CPT Codes
86632
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Monday-Saturday Morning Report available: Next Day
Reference Range
C. pneumoniae Ab (IgM) | <1:10 |
Clinical Significance
Chlamydophila pneumoniae is a common cause of infantile and community-acquired pneumonia.