Listeria Ab, CF, Serum LISTERAB

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Listeria AB, CF, Serum

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Listeria Ab, CF, Serum

Clinical Info

Specimen Type

Blood

Container

Red top tube ( gel- top not acceptable)

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Red top tube ( gel- top not acceptable)
Specimen: 1 mL serum ( 0.5 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
Stability: Room Temperature
14 Day Refrigerated
30 Days Frozen

Transport Instructions

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Room Temperature
14 Day Refrigerated
30 Days Frozen

Methodology

Complement Fixation

Days Performed

Tuesday - Saturday
 
TAT: 2 - 6 Days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics' Nichols Institute, Inc. - Chantilly

CPT

86609
 
LOINC: 6456-8

PDM

1859776

Result Interpretation

< 1:8

Single titer ≥ 1:8 are suggestive of Listeria infection. A fourfold or greater increase in titer
 between acute and convalescent specimens confirms the diagnosis.
 
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by
Quest Diagnostics. It ahs not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated
pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
 
 

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