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Test Code TETABM Tetanus Toxoid IgG Antibody, Serum

Additional Codes

MAYO: TTIGS

EPIC: LAB658

Useful For

Assessment of an antibody response to the tetanus toxoid vaccine, which should be performed at least 3 weeks after immunization

 

An aid to diagnose immunodeficiency

Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Reporting Name

Tetanus Toxoid IgG Ab, S

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 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

Reference Values

Vaccinated: Positive (≥0.01 IU/mL)

Unvaccinated: Negative (<0.01 IU/mL)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

86317

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
TTIGS Tetanus Toxoid IgG Ab, S 53935-3

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
TETG Tetanus IgG Ab 33469-8
DEXTG Tetanus IgG Value 53935-3

Secondary ID

36667

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.