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Test Code
CHSPP
Test Name
Chlamydia Species Antibody Profile
CPT Codes
86631 X 6, 86632 X 3
Included Tests
  • Chlamydia trachomatis (IgG, IgM, IgA)
  • Chlamydophila pneumoniae (IgG, IgM, IgA)
  • Chlamydophila psittaci (IgG, IgM, IgA)
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 3 days
Clinical Utility
Chlamydia/Chlamydophila species include C. pneumoniae, C. psittaci, and C. trachomatis. Each may cause pneumonia and other overlapping medical conditions.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 1 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap)
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

 7 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

 30 days
Causes for Rejection
  • Gross hemolysis
  • Grossly lipemic
  • Grossly icteric 
Methodology
Indirect Fluorescence Assay
Reference Intervals

 See patient report.
Alternate Names
  •  Psittacosis
Reference Lab
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
Testing Schedule
Varies
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