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DIPGS
Test Name
Diphtheria Toxoid IgG Ab, S
CPT Codes
86317
Expected Turnaround Time
1 - 4 days
Clinical Utility
  • Determining a patient's immunological response to diphtheria toxoid vaccination
  • Aiding in the evaluation of immunodeficiency
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Preferred Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Desired Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 0.5 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.

Stability Requirements

Refrigerated

30 days

Frozen

30 days
Causes for Rejection
  • Gross hemolysis
  • Gross lipemia
  • Gross icterus
  • Heat inactivated specimen
Methodology
Enzyme Linked Immunoabsorbance
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Limitations

This assay does not provide diagnostic proof of lack of protection against diphtheria or the presence of absence of immunodeficiency. Results must be confirmed by clinical findings and other serological tests.
Alternate Names
  • Anti-diphtheria toxoid
  • Corynebacterium diphtheria
  • Diphtheria Immune Response
  • Diphtheria toxoid antibodies
Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Testing Schedule
Monday-Friday
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