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POLIOVIRUS (TYPES 1, 3) ANTIBODIES, NEUTRALIZATION

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2872    Geisinger Epic ID:  43772

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Specimen required: 

1 mL serum; minimum 0.5 mL



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 5 days. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 30 days.



TEST DETAILS
Reference interval: 

Polio 1 Titer <1:8 titer 
Polio 3 Titer <1:8 titer


CPT code(s):  86382 x2
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Test includes: 

Poliovirus types 1 and 3.


Methodology: 
Tissue Culture/Neutralization
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 94106, POLAB


Clinical significance: 

This sensitive procedure is recommended for vaccine response testing and type-specific serodiagnosis of recent poliovirus infection. It can also serve as an aid for diagnosing immune deficiency disorders.


Review Date:  12/04/2024

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