Test Details
Methodology
Immunofluorescence
Result Turnaround Time
2 - 4 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Limitations
This procedure may be considered by Medicare and other carriers as investigational and, therefore, may not be payable as a covered benefit for patients.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate.
Per the package insert: Samples are stable at room temperature for eight hours. After eight hours, samples should be refrigerated at 2° to 8° C for up to 48 hours. After 48 hours, freeze samples at -20° C or colder.
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 138338 | Chlamydia pneumoniae(IgG/M) | 77166-7 | 139318 | Chlamydia pneumoniae IgG | 6913-8 | |
| 138338 | Chlamydia pneumoniae(IgG/M) | 77166-7 | 139319 | Chlamydia pneumoniae IgM | 6914-6 | |
| Order Code | 138338 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Chlamydia pneumoniae(IgG/M) | |||||
| Order Loinc | 77166-7 | |||||
| Result Code | 139318 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Chlamydia pneumoniae IgG | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 6913-8 | |||||
| Order Code | 138338 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Chlamydia pneumoniae(IgG/M) | |||||
| Order Loinc | 77166-7 | |||||
| Result Code | 139319 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Chlamydia pneumoniae IgM | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 6914-6 |