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Chlamydia/Chlamydophila Antibody Panel 3 (IgG, IgA, IgM)
Test Code29479
CPT Codes
86631 (x6), 86632 (x3)
Includes
Chlamydia trachomatis (IgG, IgM, IgA)
Chlamydophila pneumoniae (IgG, IgM, IgA)
Chlamydophila psittaci (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 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 FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
A.M. Sets up 6 days a week.
Clinical Significance
Chlamydia/Chlamydophila species include C. pneumoniae, C. psittaci, and C. trachomatis. Each may cause pneumonia and other overlapping medical conditions.
