CHLAM IGM
Chlamydia and Chlamydophila Antibody Panel, IgM
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB5155
Synonyms:
Chlamydia IgM
Chlamydia Serology IgM
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.3 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.15 mL
Specimen Processing:
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Refrigerated - 30 days
Frozen - 30 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross lipemia, gross hemolysis, gross icterus, heat-inactivated specimen.
CPT Codes:
86632x2 - C. PNEUMONIAE IGM SERUM (EAP 30221065); C. PSITTACI IGM SERUM (EAP 30221067)
Method:
Micro-Immunofluorescent Antibody (MIF) Assay
Test Includes:
Chlamydophila pneumoniae IgM and Chlamydophila psittaci IgM