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HelpTest Code PAB23SO Specialized, Pneumococcal IgG (23 Serotypes) (33557)
Additional Codes
Eurofins Viracor Test Code: 33557
Useful For
This is a specialized test. It is typically ordered by an Immunologist or Allergist. For all other standard screenings for Pneumococcal IgG 23 Serotype, see test code PN23MSO.
Synonyms/Keywords
Pneumococcal Antibody Panel (23 Serotypes)
Pneumococcal Antibody (IgG) 23 Serotype Panel
Strep Antibodies
Strep Pneumo Antibodies
Strep Pneumoniae Antibody
Strep Vaccine
Streptococcus Pneumoniae
Vaccine
Specimen Requirements
| Fasting Required | Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Serum | Serum Separator Tube (SST) | Red Top Tube (RTT) | 1 mL | 100 ul |
Collection/Processing Instructions
Specimens shipped at ambient or refrigerated temperature must be received within 6 weeks of collection.
Specimens shipped frozen must be received within 24 months of collection.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Ambient | 6 weeks |
| Refrigerated | 6 weeks | |
| Frozen | 24 months |
Rejection Criteria
Gross Hemolysis, Gross Lipemia
Test Information
A common method for evaluating suspected antibody deficiency is to immunize the patient with an appropriately selected vaccine, such as Pneumococcal, and determine vaccine-specific antibody concentrations in a serum sample 4-8 weeks post-immunization compared to a pre-immunization sample.
Reference Range Information
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| Eurofins Viracor | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Performing Laboratory Name
Eurofins Viracor
Referral Laboratory Information
| Address | Telephone | Website Link | Marshfield Lab Account # |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1001 NW Technology Drive Lee's Summit, MO 64086 |
800-305-5198 | www.eurofins-viracor.com | 1082 |
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurofins Viracor | Monday through Friday | 7 days | Fluoroimmunoassay Luminex Multiplex platform |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86581 | 1 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86581 | 1 |
Ordering Applications
| Ordering Application | Description |
|---|---|
| Cerner | Pneumococcal Antibody Panel (23 Serotypes) |