Tetanus Antibodies TETA

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Tetanus Toxoid Antibody Assay, Serum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Tetanus Antibody

EPIC Order Name

Tetanus Antitoxoid Antibody, IgG

Clinical Info

Assess immunity against tetanus by determining levels of circulating antibodies to tetanus 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 serum gel tube
Specimen: 0.4 mL ( 0.2 mL min)
Transport Temperature:  Refrigerated

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Stability: 14 Days Room Temperature
                 14 Days Refrigerated
                  14 Days Frozen

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Days Performed

Monday through Friday

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp of America

CPT

CPT Code: 86317

PDM

5901246

Result Interpretation

Reference Range
Nonprotective: <0.1 IU/mL

Forms