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Chlamydia pneumoniae Antibody, IgG

Test Code
143170


Preferred Specimen
1.0 mL serum (0.1 mL minimum)


Transport Container
No additive (red-top) preferred.  SST is acceptable.


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


Methodology
Micro Immunofluorescence Assay

Setup Schedule
Monday - Saturday morning


Report Available
Next day


Reference Range
C. pneumoniae IgG Ab:   <1:64


Clinical Significance
 IgG titers 1:64 or greater may indicate past exposure to a particular species. Titers 1:128 or less may be due to cross-reactive antibody or a nonspecific stimulation of chlamydial antibody. Infection with a particular species usually yields antibodies of a higher titer than with noninfecting species. IgG titers in recently infected individuals are usually greater than or equal to 1:512.




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.