Diptheria Antibodies DIPA

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Diphtheria Antibody

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Diphtheria Antibody

EPIC Order Name

Diphtheria Antitoxoid Antibodies

Clinical Info

Assess immunity against diphtheria by determining levels of circulating antibodies to diphtheria toxin or to measure the immune response, postvaccination, in individuals suspected of immunodeficiency disorders

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Gold-top tube(s)
Specimen: 0.5mL (minimum volume:  0.25 mL) of serum
Transport Temperature: Refrigerate
Stability: 14 Days Room Temperature
                 14 Days Refrigerated
                 Unacceptable- Frozen

Transport Instructions

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

14 Days Room Temperature
                 14 Days Refrigerated
                 Unacceptable- Frozen

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Days Performed

Monday, Wednesday, Saturday

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp of America

CPT

86317

PDM

5900545

Result Interpretation

Nonprotective: <0.1 IU/mL
Protective: ≥0.1 IU/mL

Forms