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Orderable 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

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
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 days

CPT Code Information

86317 x 23

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a General Request (T239) with the specimen.