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Test Code ZG259 Tetanus Toxoid IgG Antibody, Serum

Useful For

Assessing antibody response to the tetanus toxoid vaccine, which should be performed at least 3 weeks after immunization

 

Aiding in the evaluation of immunodeficiency

 

This test should not be used to diagnose tetanus infection.

Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Reporting Name

Tetanus Toxoid IgG Ab, S

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 30 days
  Frozen  30 days

Reference Values

Vaccinated: Positive (≥0.01 IU/mL)

Unvaccinated: Negative (<0.01 IU/mL)

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 4 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services Note:

MAYO: TTIGS

CPT Code Information

86317

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
TTIGS Tetanus Toxoid IgG Ab, S 53935-3

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
TETG Tetanus IgG Ab 26643-7
DEXTG Tetanus IgG Value 53935-3

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.