Tetanus Antitoxoid

Last Modified: 4/8/2019 1:47:17 PM


Specimen Requirements:

1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL Serum
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability:

7 days Ambient (transport)
14 days Refrigerated
30 days Frozen
Rejection Criteria: Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric
Reference Range: ≥0.10 IU/mL
Methodology: EIA
Clinical Significance: Tetanus is caused by Clostridium tetani. Immunization with Tetanus Antitoxoid is effective with boosters in immunocompetent individuals. Antibody levels > or = to 0.10 IU/mL are considered protective. However, tetanus can still occur in some individuals with such antibody levels. These results should not be used to determine the necessity to administer antitoxin when clinically indicated. For Pre and Post vaccination testing to assess normal immune response, please refer to Test Code 91424, Tetanus Antitoxoid, Pre and Post Vaccination.
Documentation: This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Custom Panel: No

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

Turn Around Time: 1 to 2 days
Days Performed: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Sites Performed: Quest - Chantilly
PHL Test Code: TET4R
EPIC Test Code: IMO423
Send Out Test Code: 4862
Alternate Test Names: Former Name: Tetanus Toxoid IgG Antibodies
CPT Coding: 86774

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