Methodology
Quantitative Multiplex Bead Assay
Synonyms
Corynebacterium diphtheiae Antitoxin; Diphtheria Antitoxoid; Diptheria Vaccine Response
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
ARUP
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Gold (SST)
Collection Instructions
Pre and Post vaccination specimens should be submitted together for testing. Post specimen should be drawn 30 days after immunization.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 48 Hours; Refrigerated: 2 Weeks (Preferred); Frozen: 1 Year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Rejection Criteria
Plasma or other body fluids
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.15 mL Serum
Processing Instructions
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Mark specimen clearly as Pre-Vaccine or Post-Vaccine. If shipped separately, Post specimen must be received within 60 Days of Pre-specimen. Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated or frozen. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick-up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
86317
Revised
04-21-19
Initials
SL