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Chlamydia trachomatis Antibodies, IgM

CPT 86632
Synonyms
  • C trachomatis Antibodies, IgM

Test Details

Methodology

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)

Result Turnaround Time

1 - 4 days

Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.

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Use

Diagnose possible chlamydial infection

Limitations

This procedure may be considered by Medicare and other carriers as investigational and, therefore, may not be payable as a covered benefit for patients. Results of this assay should not be used as a diagnostic procedure without confirmation of the diagnosis by another medically established diagnostic product or procedure.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen

Serum

Volume

0.4 mL

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Container

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Stability Requirements

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/thaw cycles

Stable x3

Reference Range

• Negative: <0.8

• Borderline: 0.8−1.0

• Positive: >1.0

Storage Instructions

Refrigerate

Causes for Rejection

Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination

LOINC® Map

Order Code Order Code Name Order Loinc Result Code Result Code Name UofM Result LOINC
096149 Chlamydia trachomatis Ab, IgM 45001-5 096150 Chlamydia trachomatis Ab, IgM index 45001-5
Order Code096149
Order Code NameChlamydia trachomatis Ab, IgM
Order Loinc45001-5
Result Code096150
Result Code NameChlamydia trachomatis Ab, IgM
UofMindex
Result LOINC45001-5