Chlamydophila pneumoniae IgG, IgA, IgM
Order Name
Chlm pneum GAM
Test Number: 6900747
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 6900747
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Chlamydophila pneumoniae IgG, IgA, IgM
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Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL (0.5 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Specimen Storage: Refrigerate Per the package insert: Samples stable at room temperature for eight hours. After eight hours, samples should be refrigerated at 2 degrees Celsius to 8 degrees Celsius for up to 48 hours. After 48 hours, freeze samples at -20 degrees Celsius o Specimen Collection: Not Available Specimen Stability: Ambient: Not Available, Refrigerated : Not Available, Frozen: Not Available |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Expected TAT | 1 - 6 days |
| Clinical Use | Common cause of infantile and community-acquired pneumonia. |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 139317 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86631x2, 86632 |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |