Diphtheria Antitoxoid Antibodies
Test ID:
704811
CPT code:
86317
Synonyms:
- Diphtheria Antibodies
- Diptheria Toxin Antibodies
Clinical Use:
Assess immunity against diphtheria by determining levels of circulating antibodies to diphtheria toxin or to measure the immune response, postvaccination, in individuals suspected of immunodeficiency disorders
Test Information:
This procedure is rarely used for confirmation of diphtheria infection; it cannot accurately discriminate antibodies between 0.10 IU/mL and 0.01 IU/mL. Immunity declines with age.
Specimen Type:
Serum
Requested Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.25 mL
Container Type:
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Storage Instructions:
Room temperature
Stability Requirements:
Temperature |
Period |
---|---|
Room temperature |
14 days |
Refrigerated |
14 days |
Frozen |
Unstable |
Rejection Criteria:
Gross hemolysis; lipemia; bacterial contamination.
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