Chlamydia trachomatis Antibodies (IgG, IgA, IgM)

Chlamydia trachomatis Antibodies (IgG, IgA, IgM)

Test Code

36581

CPT Code(s)

86631 (x2), 86632

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

Test Code

36581

CPT Code(s)

86631 (x2), 86632

CPT Code is subject to a Medicare Limited Coverage Policy and may require a signed ABN when ordering.

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Chlamydia trachomatis Antibodies (IgG, IgA, IgM) - Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common sexually transmitted bacterial infection. Up to 70% of women and 30% of men may be asymptomatic. Infection may lead to tubal pregnancy, pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility. Other organs may also become affected.

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

C. trachomatis Ab (IgG)	<1:64
C. trachomatis Ab (IgA)	<1:16
C. trachomatis Ab (IgM)	<1:10

Alternative Name(s)

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Assay Category

Reference Range(s)

C. trachomatis Ab (IgG)	<1:64
C. trachomatis Ab (IgA)	<1:16
C. trachomatis Ab (IgM)	<1:10

Alternative Name(s)

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Collection Instructions

Serum: Collect in a serum separator tube or red-top tube (no gel). The tube should be centrifuged after clotting. Spun serum separator tubes may be submitted at room temperature or refrigerated unopened without transfer to a plastic screw-cap vial. Red-top tube (no gel) serum should be transferred to a plastic screw-cap vial and submitted for testing.

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Samples submitted in original red-top tube (no gel)

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Collection Instructions

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Samples submitted in original red-top tube (no gel)

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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