Chlamydia Antibody Panel, IgG & IgM by IFA

0065100
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Ordering Recommendation

Differentiate between Chlamydophila species (C. psittaci, C. pneumoniae). Differentiate early IgM response to infection from persistent low-level titer. Because of cross-reactivity, a C. pneumoniae-specific reaction will exhibit titers two-fold or greater than C. trachomatis or C. psittaci serology. Limited value in the diagnosis of most oculogenital (eg, eyes, genitalia) chlamydial infections.

Mnemonic

V CHLM PAN

Methodology

Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody

Performed

Sun-Fri

Reported

1-4 days

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York DOH approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Plain red or serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation

Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.15 mL) Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of acute specimens. Mark specimens plainly as "acute" or "convalescent."

Storage/Transport Temperature

Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions

Contaminated, hemolyzed, or hyperlipemic sera.

Remarks
Stability

After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

Reference Interval

< 1:64 C. pneumoniae IgG.     
< 1:64 C. psittaci IgG.
< 1:64 C. trachomatis IgG.
< 1:20 C. pneumoniae IgM.     
< 1:20 C. psittaci IgM.
< 1:20 C. trachomatis IgM.

Interpretive Data

Refer to individual components.

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.

Compliance Category

Analyte Specific Reagent (ASR)

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

86631 x3; 86632 x3

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0065101 C. pneumoniae IgM Titer 6914-6
0065102 C. trachomatis IgM Titer 6920-3
0065103 C. psittaci IgM Titer 6917-9
0065104 C. pneumoniae IgG Titer 6913-8
0065106 C. trachomatis IgG Titer 6919-5
0065107 C. psittaci IgG Titer 6916-1
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Aliases

  • Chlamydia IgG, IgM Ab
  • CT IgG, IgM Ab
Chlamydia Antibody Panel, IgG & IgM by IFA