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Diphtheria Toxoid IgG Ab

Centralized Core Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories : Send Out

Test ID :
DIPTX
Test Workstation :
MAYO
Specimen Type:
Blood
Tube Type:
Red top ( no anticoagulant)
Collection Volume:
1.5 mL (minimum 1.0 mL)
Cause for Rejection:
Gross hemolysis, Gross lipemia, Gross icterus, Heat inactivated specimen
Storage:
Refrigerated
Availability:
Sent to reference lab
Methodology:
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Lab/Phone:
330-543-8418
TAT:
1-4 days
Additional Info:
The minimum level of protective antibody in the normal population is between 0.01 and 0.1 IU/mL. The majority of vaccinated individuals should demonstrate protective levels of antibody >0.01 IU/mL. A diphtheria toxoid booster should be considered for patients with antidiphtheria toxoid IgG values between 0.01 and less than 0.1 IU/mL.
CPT Code:
86317

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