Diphtheria Antibody
| Abbrev Code: | DIPAB | ||
| Order Code: | LAB3428 | Order Name: | Diphtheria Antibody |
| Methodology: | Multiplex bead assay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86317 x1 | ||
| Test Includes: | Diphtheria antibody. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-2 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Mark specimens clearly as "Pre-Vaccine" or "Post-Vaccine". If shipped separately, "Post" specimen must be received within 60 days of "Pre" specimen. | ||
| Compliance: | This test uses a manufacturer labeled Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR) as the reagent providing the specificity of the assay. The test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Plasma or other body fluids |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Within 2 hours, centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.15 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells 48 hours at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 50210 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Antibody concentration of >0.1 IU/mL is usually considered protective. |
| Use: | Evaluate the ability of a patient to produce antibody to pure protein vaccine after vaccination to rule out antibody deficiency. |
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