Test Code DTABM Diphtheria/Tetanus Antibody Panel, Serum
Additional Codes
MAYO: DTABS
EPIC: LAB792
Useful For
Assessing antibody response to tetanus and diphtheria toxoid vaccines, which should be performed at least 3 weeks after immunization
Aiding in the evaluation of immunodeficiency
This test should not be used to diagnose tetanus infection
Profile Information
Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
---|---|---|---|
DIPGS | Diphtheria Toxoid IgG Ab, S | Yes | Yes |
TTIGS | Tetanus Toxoid IgG Ab, S | Yes | Yes |
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reporting Name
Diphtheria/Tetanus Ab Panel, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.8 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days | |
Frozen | 30 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | Reject |
Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
DIPHTHERIA TOXOID IgG ANTIBODY
Vaccinated: Positive (≥0.01 IU/mL)
Unvaccinated: Negative (<0.01 IU/mL)
Reference values apply to all ages.
TETANUS TOXOID IgG ANTIBODY
Vaccinated: Positive (≥0.01 IU/mL)
Unvaccinated: Negative (<0.01 IU/mL)
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86317 x 2
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
DTABS | Diphtheria/Tetanus Ab Panel, S | 101791-2 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
TETG | Tetanus IgG Ab | 26643-7 |
DIPG | Diphtheria IgG Ab | 45166-6 |
DEXDP | Diphtheria IgG Value | 48654-8 |
DEXTG | Tetanus IgG Value | 53935-3 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.