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Test Name:
Streptococcus pneumoniae IgG Antibodies, 23 serotypes


  • SBMF No:
    43193
  • Performance Lab Name:
    Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
  • Test Mnemonic:
    PNEUM AB23
  • ABN:
    Not required
  • CPT Code:
    86317x23
  • LOINC Code:
    19146-0
  • Ref Lab Test No:
    2388
  • Test Includes:
    Serotypes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6B, 7F, 8, 9N, 10A, 11A, 12F, 14, 15B, 17F, 18C, 19A, 19F, 20, 22F, 23F, 33F
  • Also Known As:
    Pneumococcal IgG Antibodies (23 serotypes)
  • Spec Type:
    Serum
  • Spec Container:
    Gold top (SST) or red top (serum) tube
  • Pref Vol:
    3.0 mL
  • Min Vol:
    1.0 mL
  • Fasting:
    No
  • Spec Collect:
    Routine venipuncture
  • Spec Process:
    Clot 30 minutes
    Promptly centrifuge 15 minutes
    Immediately transfer serum to separate plastic tube
  • Spec Store Transport:
    Room temperature or refrigerated
  • Spec Stability:
    1 week room temperature (20-30°C)
    2 weeks refrigerated (2-8°C)
    2 months frozen (-20°C) – Do not use frost-free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles
  • Methodology:
    ImmunoArray Assay
  • Use:
    Determination of IgG antibody concentrations to 23 different Streptococcus pneumoniae polysaccharide-serotypes. A Post-/Pre-immunization ratio of greater than 4 suggests that the individual is a good responder against that particular serotype.
  • Reference Range:
    Streptococcus pneumoniae Type 1 Antibodies
    > 1.0 ug/mL
    Streptococcus pneumoniae Type 2 Antibodies
    > 1.0 ug/mL
    Streptococcus pneumoniae Type 3 Antibodies
    > 1.0 ug/mL
    Streptococcus pneumoniae Type 4 Antibodies
    > 1.0 ug/mL
    Streptococcus pneumoniae Type 5 Antibodies
    > 1.0 ug/mL
    Streptococcus pneumoniae Type 6B Antibodies
    > 1.0 ug/mL
    Streptococcus pneumoniae Type 7F Antibodies
    > 1.0 ug/mL
    Streptococcus pneumoniae Type 8 Antibodies
    > 1.0 ug/mL
    Streptococcus pneumoniae Type 9N Antibodies
    > 1.0 ug/mL
    Streptococcus pneumoniae Type 9V Antibodies
    > 1.0 ug/mL
    Streptococcus pneumoniae Type 10A Antibodies
    > 1.0 ug/mL
    Streptococcus pneumoniae Type 11A Antibodies
    > 1.0 ug/mL
    Streptococcus pneumoniae Type 12F Antibodies
    > 1.0 ug/mL
    Streptococcus pneumoniae Type 14 Antibodies
    > 1.0 ug/mL
    Streptococcus pneumoniae Type 15B Antibodies
    > 1.0 ug/mL
    Streptococcus pneumoniae Type 17F Antibodies
    > 1.0 ug/mL
    Streptococcus pneumoniae Type 18C Antibodies
    > 1.0 ug/mL
    Streptococcus pneumoniae Type 19A Antibodies
    > 1.0 ug/mL
    Streptococcus pneumoniae Type 19F Antibodies
    > 1.0 ug/mL
    Streptococcus pneumoniae Type 20 Antibodies
    > 1.0 ug/mL
    Streptococcus pneumoniae Type 22F Antibodies
    > 1.0 ug/mL
    Streptococcus pneumoniae Type 23F Antibodies
    > 1.0 ug/mL
    Streptococcus pneumoniae Type 33F Antibodies
    > 1.0 ug/mL
  • Additional Test Info:
    All serum specimens are pre-treated with Pneumococcal Cell-Wall Polysaccharide (C-PS) to remove anti-C-PS specific antibody
  • Day Run:
    Mon, Thu
  • Time Reported:
    Next day
    This is a sendout test. Please note that turnaround time is defined as the anticipated time from set up day to results release.
  • Test Type:
    INFECTIOUS ANTIBODY