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Test Code
POLVS
Test Name
Poliovirus (Types 1,3) Antibodies Neutralization
CPT Codes
86382 X 2
Included Tests
  • Polio virus 1 Ab
  • Polio virus 3 Ab
Expected Turnaround Time
2 - 7 days
Clinical Utility

This sensitive procedure is recommended for vaccine response testing and type-specific serodiagnosis of recent poliovirus infection. It can also serve as an aid for diagnosing immune deficiency disorders.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

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

5 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

30 days
Methodology
Cell Culture/Neutralization
Reference Intervals

See patient report.
Reference Lab
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
Testing Schedule
Routine, 2 times per week
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