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Streptococcus pneumoniae IgG Antibody Panel (14 Serotypes), MAID : 19564
Test CodeSTPNEQ or 19564
Alias/See Also
Pneumococcal Ab, 14 Serotypes
CPT Codes
86581
Includes
Serotypes 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 (9N), 12 (12F), 14, 19 (19F), 23 (23F), 26 (6B), 51 (7F), 56 (18C), 68 (9V).
Instructions
Serum separator tube or plain red.
Transport Container
Centrifuge the serum separator tube and transport. If plain red, centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL serum (Min: 0.25 mL) into a standard transport tube.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 7 days; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 90 days
Methodology
Multi-Analyte Immunodetection (MAID)
Setup Schedule
Monday - Saturday
Report Available
1-3 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)
Limitations
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.
Reference Range
By report.
Clinical Significance
Streptococcus pneumoniae can cause pneumonia, ear infections, meningitis, and bacteremia. Measurement of S. pneumoniae antibodies is useful in evaluating prior exposure to the organism or response to vaccination.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
