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HelpTest ID BLOD0489 Diphtheria Toxoid IgG Antibody, Serum
Useful For
Determining a patient's immunological response to diphtheria toxoid vaccination
Aiding in the evaluation of immunodeficiency
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Heat inactivated specimen | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysMethod Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86317
Reporting Name
Diphtheria Toxoid IgG Ab, SReference Values
Vaccinated: Positive (≥0.01 IU/mL)
Unvaccinated: Negative (<0.01 IU/mL)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.
Secondary ID
36664
Sanford Laboratories - Fargo Additional Information:
SANFORD INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 16248 | Diphtheria Toxoid IgG Antibodies |
| 19125 | Diptheria IgG Value |