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Test Code TETABM Tetanus Toxoid IgG Antibody, Serum

Additional Codes

Mayo TTIGS
Epic ID LAB658

 

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen 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

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 30 days
  Frozen  30 days
UPH Waterloo Region Lab Test Catalog Note:

Transport refrigerated.

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Useful For

Assessing antibody response to the tetanus toxoid vaccine, which should be performed at least 3 weeks after immunization

 

Aiding in the evaluation of immunodeficiency

 

This test should not be used to diagnose tetanus infection.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 4 days

Reference Values

Vaccinated: Positive (≥0.01 IU/mL)

Unvaccinated: Negative (<0.01 IU/mL)

CPT Code Information

86317