DIPHTHERIA TOXOID IGG ANTIBODIES

General Information

HLAB/HOL Code: DIPTH
UPHSM LIS Test #: 021970
Schedule:
Testing Time: 1-4 Days
Testing Lab: Mayo Labs

Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified

Volume: 0.5 mL
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: Serum
Collection Info:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top

Specimen Acceptability

REJECT DUE TO:
Gross hemolysis: Reject
Gross lipemia: Reject
Gross icterus: Reject
Heat inactivated specimen: Reject

Methods

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Clinical Utilities

Determining a patient's immunological response to diphtheria toxoid vaccination
Aiding in the evaluation of immunodeficiency

CPT Codes

86317

* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines 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.

Reference Range

Results of 0.01 IU/mL or more suggest a vaccine response.
A diphtheria toxoid booster should be considered for patients with antidiphtheria toxoid IgG values between 0.01 and less than 0.1 IU/mL