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Diphtheria Antitoxin
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | Yes, contact Chemistry at x3-1501 |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | DIPH |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Enzyme Immunoassay |
| Collection Instructions | Label samples as "PRE" or "POST". |
| Container type | Gold top |
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 0.2 mL serum |
| Processing notes | Label samples as "PRE" or "POST". Freeze serum at -20C. Order Quest # 4865 |
| Units | IU/mL |
| Normal range | Protective ≥ 0.01 IU/mL |
| Synonyms | Diphtheria antitoxoid Ab |
| Stability | Room temperature 4 days, refrigerated 1 week, frozen at -20C 1 month. |
| Turn around times | Set up 3x per week. Turnaround time 1-5 days |
| Additional information | Following immunization, levels usually increase > 4-fold. |
| CPT coding | 86648-90 |
| LOINC code | 13227-4 |
| Last Updated | 11/20/2010 11:22:45 AM |
| Entry Number | 309 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667