Chlamydia/Chlamydophila Antibody Panel 3 (IgG, IgA, IgM)

Test Code

29479

Alias/See Also

LAB790

CPT Codes
86631 (x6), 86632 (x3)

Includes

Chlamydia trachomatis (IgG, IgM, IgA)
Chlamydophila pneumoniae (IgG, IgM, IgA)
Chlamydophila psittaci (IgG, IgM, IgA)

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Instructions

Do not reject refrigerated or frozen specimens

Transport Container

Transport tube

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
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 FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Mon-sat

Report Available

2-5 days

Reference Range

C. trachomatis Ab (IgG)	<1:64
C. trachomatis Ab (IgA)	<1:16
C. trachomatis Ab (IgM)	<1:10

C. pneumoniae Ab (IgG)	<1:64
C. pneumoniae Ab (IgA)	<1:16
C. pneumoniae Ab (IgM)	<1:10

C. psittaci Ab (IgG)	<1:64
C. psittaci Ab (IgA)	<1:16
C. psittaci Ab (IgM)	<1:10

Clinical Significance

Chlamydia/Chlamydophila species include C. pneumoniae, C. psittaci, and C. trachomatis. Each may cause pneumonia and other overlapping medical conditions.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

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.