CHLAMYDIA SEROLOGY, SERUM
Reporting Title: Chlamydia Serology, S
Micro-Immunofluorescent Antibody (MIF) Assay
Includes Chlamydia pneumoniae, Chlamydia psittaci, and Chlamydia trachomatis.
	Test Performed At:
			Mayo Medical Laboratories #8142
	Specimen Required:
			Draw 1.0 mL whole blood blood in a plain, red-top tube(s) or a serum gel tube(s). Recommend acute and convalescent specimens. Convalescent specimen should be obtained 2-3 weeks after onset.
			NOTE:		If acute and convalescent specimens are sent, label specimens appropriately (acute and convalescent).
	Laboratory Notes:
			Spin down and send 0.4 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of serum refrigerated in a screw-capped, round-bottom, plastic vial. Forward promptly.
			NOTE:		Reject if grossly hemolyzed and/or grossly lipemic
	Reference Values:
			Chlamydia pneumoniae
				IgG: <1:64
				IgM: <1:10
			Chlamydia psittaci
				IgG: <1:64
				IgM: <1:10
			Chlamydia trachomatis
				IgG: <1:64
				IgM: <1:10
			See special instruction section “Serology (Chlamydia trachomatis, Chlamydia psittaci, and Chlamydia pneumoniae)” for additional interpretive information.
			NOTE:		Assay performed using analyte-specific reagent. See policies section “Analyte-Specific Reagents (ASR) — Mayo Medical Laboratories.”
	Day(s) Test Set Up:
			Monday - Saturday
	Cut-Off Time:
	Turn Around Time:
			3-5 days
	CPT Code:
			86631 x 3 - IgG
			86632 x 3 - IgM
	Care Manager Order Name:
		Chlamydia Serology, Serum ONCE RTN
	Cerner Order Name:
		Chlamyd Sero

Last Updated 01/08