Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Synonyms
Salmonella typhi; S. typhi; Febrile Agglutinins
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Tuesday-Saturday
Standard TAT
1-3 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozenl 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Hyperlipemic; Contaminated; Icteric; Turbid sera; CSF and other fluids
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.1 mL Serum
Included Tests
Salmonella H Type A, Salmonella H Type B, Salmonella H Type D, Salmonella O Type Vi, and Salmonella O Type D.
CPT Codes
86768 (x5)
Revised
08/23/23 Removed X