Methodology
Quantitative Multiplex Bead Assay
Synonyms
Anti-tetanus toxoid IgG; C. tetani; Clostridium tetani; Tetanus Immune Respone; Tetanus toxoid antibodies; Tetanus Vaccine Respone
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Gold (SST)
Collection Instructions
"Post" specimen should be drawn 30 days after immunization.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 2 Weeks (Preferred); Frozen: 1 Year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Rejection Criteria
Plasma or other body fluids; Contaminated; Hemolyzed; Serverly lipemic
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. "Pre" and "Post" vaccine specimens can be submitted separately or together for testing; if shipped separately, "Post" specimen must be received within 60 days of "Pre" specimen. Mark specimens clearly as "Pre-Vaccine" or "Post-Vaccine". Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick-up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
86317
Revised
09-17-19
Initials
SL