Chlamydia pneumoniae Antibody, IgG, IgM
Order Name
CHLAM AB
Test Number: 5571650
Revision Date 06/09/2003
Test Number: 5571650
Revision Date 06/09/2003
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
|
Chlamydia pneumoniae IgG Antibody
|
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody | 44981-9 |
|
Chlamydia pneumoniae IgM Antibody
|
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody | 24004-4 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 3 Days |
| Clinical Use | C. pneumoniae is an important respiratory pathogen as well as a risk factor for coronary heart disease. Approximately 40-50% of the adult population have positive IgG titers (>1:16) to C. pneumoniae. |
| CPT Code(s) | 86631/86632 |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |