Laboratory Services

Diphtheria Toxoid IgG Antibody, Serum

Name: Incyte Diagnostics
Address: 13103 E Mansfield Ave, Spokane Valley, Washington, 99216, USA
Telephone: +1-

Test Description	Diphtheria Toxoid IgG Antibody, Serum
Synonym(s)	Anti-diphtheria toxoid; Corynebacterium diphtheria; Diphtheria Immune Response; Diphtheria toxoid antibodies
Test ID	DIPGS
General Information	Useful for: Determining a patient's immunological response to diphtheria toxoid vaccination Aids in the evaluation of immunodeficiency
Specimen Type	Serum
Specimen Requirements	Preferred: Serum Gel Acceptable: Red Top
Minimum Sample Volume	0.4 mL
Stability	Refrigerated (preferred): 30 days Frozen: 30 days
Unacceptable Specimen Conditions	Gross hemolysis Gross lipemia Gross icterus Heat inactivated specimen
Limitations	This assay does not provide diagnostic proof of lack of protection against diphtheria or the presence of absence of immunodeficiency. Results must be confirmed by clinical findings and other serological tests.
Methodology	Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Estimated TAT	1-4 days
Testing Schedule	Monday-Friday
Test Includes	Diphtheria IgG Ab Diphtheria IgG Value
Retention	14 days
CPT Code(s)	86317
Reference Range	Vaccinated: Positive (≥ 0.01 IU/mL) Unvaccinated: Negative (< 0.01 IU/mL)
Performing Lab	Mayo
LOINC Code(s)	45166-6, 48654-8
Additional Information	Test Definition: DIPGS