PNEUMO 23
Streptococcus pneumoniae IgG Antibodies, 23 Serotypes
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3711
Synonyms:
Pneumococcus Antibody
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1.0 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:
Referral Lab prefers the original collection tube (not poured off), if possible.
Store and Transport:
Room temperature
Stability:
Room temperature - 6 weeks
Refrigerated - 6 weeks
Frozen - 2 years
CPT Codes:
86317x23 - Strep Pneumo IgG Ab Serotype (EAP 30040617)
Method:
Fluoroimmunoassay (FIA)