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CHLAMYDIA/CHLAMYDOPHILA ANTIBODY PANEL 3 (IGG, IGA, IGM)

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1228    Geisinger Epic ID:  52837

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
6 mL red-top (plain, non-serum separator) tube
Specimen required: 

1 mL serum; minimum 0.1 mL



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Centrifuge and aliquot.


Transport temperature: 

Room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 30 days.


Rejection criteria: 

DO NOT reject refrigerated or frozen specimens.



TEST DETAILS
Additional information: 

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.


CPT code(s):  Chlamydia trachomatis (IgG, IgM, IgA), Chlamydophila pneumoniae (IgG, IgM, IgA), Chlamydophila psittaci (IgG, IgM, IgA), 86631 (x6), 86632 (x3)
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: 

Chlamydia trachomatis (IgG, IgM, IgA), Chlamydophila pneumoniae (IgG, IgM, IgA), Chlamydophila psittaci (IgG, IgM, IgA)


Methodology: 
Immunofluorescence Assay
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 29479, Chlam AB GAM


Clinical significance: 

Chlamydia/Chlamydophila species include C. pneumoniae, C. psittaci, and C. trachomatis. Each may cause pneumonia and other overlapping medical conditions.


Review Date:  12/11/2024

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