Ordering Recommendation
Detect neutralizing antibodies to poliovirus (types 1 and 3).
Mnemonic
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Serum Neutralization
Performed
Mon-Fri
Reported
6-12 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Serum Separator Tube (SST) or Plain Red.
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.2 mL)
Refrigerated.
Plasma. Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval
Less than 1:10 | No detectable poliovirus antibodies. |
1:10 or greater | Antibody to poliovirus detected, which may represent prior immunization or current or past infection. |
Interpretive Data
The presence of neutralizing antibodies against poliovirus implies immunity. The serum neutralization test is serotype specific. Antibodies against one type does not indicate immunity against the other type.
Reference interval applies to Poliovirus Antibodies Types 1 and 3.
Standard
Note
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
86658 x2
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0065126 | Polio Virus Antibody Type 1 | 5281-1 |
0065128 | Polio Virus Antibody Type 3 | 5285-2 |
Aliases
- Enterovirus; Poliovirus (1,3) Abs
- Poliovirus (Types 1,3) Abs
- Poliovirus (Types 1,3) Antibodies
- Poliovirus 1, 3 Antibody (Immune Status)
- Poliovirus Antibodies
- Poliovirus Antibody, Neutralization