Diphtheria Antitoxoid

Overview

  • EPIC Code:
  • IMO173
  • Soft Test Code:
  • TET3R
  • Send Out Test Code:
  • 4865
Alternate Names
  • Anti Diphtheria
  • Diphtheria Toxoid IgG Antibodies
  • DPT Titer
Clinical Significance

Used to evaluate diphtheria immunization response. Antibody levels of > or = to 0.10 IU/mL are considered protective. For Pre and Post vaccination testing to assess normal immune response


Specimen Collection & Preparation

Specimen Requirements

1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial


Alternate Specimen

 


TransportAndStorage

7 days Ambient (transport)
14 days Refrigerated
30 days Frozen


Collection Instructions

 


Minimum Volume

0.3 mL Serum


Neonatal Volumne

Clinical Interpretation

Reference Range:

≥0.01 IU/mL


Methodology:
  • Immunoassay (IA)

Clinical Significance

Used to evaluate diphtheria immunization response. Antibody levels of > or = to 0.10 IU/mL are considered protective. For Pre and Post vaccination testing to assess normal immune response


Production Schedule

Sites Performed
  • Quest - Chantilly
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
  • Sendouts - Clinical
Turn Around Time

1 to 2 days


Coding & Compliance

CDM

00917073


CPT Coding

86648