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HelpOrderable Name PN23M Streptococcus pneumoniae IgG Antibodies, 23 Serotypes, Serum
Additional Codes
CNE Order Code: Pneumoncoccal Abs, IgG
Ordering Guidance
This test is the preferred test for patients previously tested for Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes (as part of follow up testing or part of pre/post vaccine assessment).
The preferred test for patients being evaluated for possible immunodeficiency or for assessment of pneumococcal vaccination response (initial evaluation) is PNTOR / Streptococcus pneumoniae IgG Antibodies, Total, with Reflex, Serum
The preferred test for patients previously tested for total Streptococcus pneumoniae antibodies (as part of follow up testing or part of pre/post vaccine assessment) is PNTO / Streptococcus pneumoniae IgG Antibodies, Total, Serum
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial
Useful For
Assessing the IgG antibody response to active immunization with nonconjugated, 23-valent pneumococcal vaccines
Assessing the IgG antibody response to active immunization with conjugated 13-valent, 15-valent and 20-valent pneumococcal vaccines
Determining the ability of an individual to produce an antibody response to polysaccharide antigens, as part of the evaluation for humoral or combined immunodeficiencies
Method Name
Bead-Based Multiplex Immunoassay
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days |
| Frozen | 21 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
Results are reported in mcg/mL
|
Serotype |
Normal value |
|
1 (1) |
≥1.0 |
|
2 (2) |
≥1.0 |
|
3 (3) |
≥1.0 |
|
4 (4) |
≥1.0 |
|
5 (5) |
≥1.0 |
|
8 (8) |
≥1.0 |
|
9N (9) |
≥1.0 |
|
12F (12) |
≥1.0 |
|
14 (14) |
≥1.0 |
|
17F (17) |
≥1.0 |
|
19F (19) |
≥1.0 |
|
20 (20) |
≥1.0 |
|
22F (22) |
≥1.0 |
|
23F (23) |
≥1.0 |
|
6B (26) |
≥1.0 |
|
10A (34) |
≥1.0 |
|
11A (43) |
≥1.0 |
|
7F (51) |
≥1.0 |
|
15B (54) |
≥1.0 |
|
18C (56) |
≥1.0 |
|
19A (57) |
≥1.0 |
|
9V (68) |
≥1.0 |
|
33F (70) |
≥1.0 |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
4 to 6 daysCPT Code Information
86581
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a General Request (T239) with the specimen.