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Tetanus Antitoxin
| Item | Value | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No | ||||
| Available Stat? | No | ||||
| Test code | TETA | ||||
| Performed by | Quest | ||||
| Sendout? | Yes | ||||
| Method | Enzyme Immunoassay | ||||
| Container type | Gold top | ||||
| Amount to Collect | 2 mL blood | ||||
| Sample type | Serum | ||||
| Preferred volume | 1 mL serum | ||||
| Min. Volume | 0.3 mL serum | ||||
| Processing notes | Freeze at -20C. Order Quest # 50922P | ||||
| Units | IU/mL | ||||
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| Synonyms | Tetanus antitoxoid | ||||
| Turn around times | Test run Monday & Thursday. Turnaround time: 1-5 days. | ||||
| Additional information | Following immunization, levels usually increase approx. 4-fold. | ||||
| LOINC code | 41483-9 | ||||
| Last Updated | 10/2/2010 11:52:38 AM | ||||
| Entry Number | 892 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667