Diphtheria Antitoxid Ab

Test Code

DIPAB

Alias/See Also

Epic: LAB3077

Diptheria (DTaP) titer

CPT Codes
86648

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Container

Plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross hemolysis Grossly lipemic Grossly icteric

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA) 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.

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

Setup: Daily a.m

Report Available

Report available: 1 day

Reference Range

0.10 IU/mL

Clinical Significance

Used to evaluate diphtheria immunization response. Antibody levels of ≥0.10 IU/mL are considered protective. For Pre and Post vaccination testing to assess normal immune response, please refer to test code 10680-Diphtheria Antitoxoid, Pre and Post Vaccination.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute 14225 Newbrook Drive Chantilly, VA 20153

Last Updated: March 27, 2023

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