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Test Code POLIOA Poliovirus Ab, Type 1/3  

Important Note

Detect neutralizing antibodies to poliovirus (types 1 and 3)
 

Additional Codes

2014107
 

Methodology

Semi-Quantitative Serum Neutralization
 

Specimen Type

Blood

Preferred Collection Container

SST

Collection Volume

2.0 mL

Minimum Collection Volume

0.5 mL

Collection Instructions

Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection

Transport

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Plasma. Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens

Specimen Storage and Stability

Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

Turn Around Time

7-13 days

Test Alias

2014107; POLIO; Poliovirus Antibody, Neutralization
 

CPT Coding

86658 x 2

EPIC Code

LAB653

Acceptable Collection Container

SST, R-NoGel
 

Testing Volume

0.2 Ml

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

LOINC

Polio Virus Antibody Type 1    5281-1
Polio Virus Antibody Type 3    5285-2