Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Synonyms
Anti-tetanus toxoid; Clostridium tetani; Tetanus Immune Response; Tetanus toxoid antibodies
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Mayo Medical Lab
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday; 9 A.M.
Standard TAT
3-6 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Gold (SST)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 30 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia; Gross icterus
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.4 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Order test in Mayo Access and send Mayo manifest with specimen refrigerated or frozen. Mayo courier will pick up Monday-Friday
CPT Codes
86317
Revised
04-24-16
Initials
SL