Listeria Antibody
Order Name
LISTERIA
Test Number: 5512250
Revision Date 12/12/2022
Test Number: 5512250
Revision Date 12/12/2022
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Listeria Antibody
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Complement fixation (CF) |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1mL (0.2 mL) | Serum | Clot Activator (Red Top, No-Gel) | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube Specimen Storage: Refrigerate (Kool Pack) Special Instructions: Testing referred to Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease TC 10022 Specimen Stability: Ambient: 7 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 30 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 2-5 Days |
| Clinical Use | Single titers Greater Than or Equal to 1:8 are suggestive of listeria infection. A four-fold or greater increase in titer between acute and convalescent specimens confirms the diagnosis. |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 815951 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 815951 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86609 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |