Chlamydia and Chlamydophila Antibody Panel 2 (IgM)

Test Code

Quest Code

37126

Alias/See Also

C. trachomatis
C. pneumoniae
C. psittaci

CPT Codes
86632 (x3)

Includes

Chlamydia trachomatis (IgM)
Chlamydophila pneumoniae (IgM)
Chlamydophila psittaci (IgM)

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

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 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

Monday-Saturday Morning
Report available: Next Day

Reference Range

C. trachomatis (IgM)	<1:10
C. pneumoniae (IgM)	<1:10
C. psittaci (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
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153

Last Updated: August 20, 2019

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