Chlamydia Ab Panel, IgG and IgM

• CPT Code:
• LOINC:
• Specimen Type: SST
• Frequency: Mon-Fri; analytic time 3 days
• Instructions: 1.0 mL serum, refrigerated. Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection.
• Text: C. pneumoniae is an important respiratory pathogen. C. psittaci causes a respiratory illness in bird owners and possibly workers. C.trachomatis causes urogenital infections. Positive serology must be interpreted with caution with consideration of clinical presentation. COMPONENTS: CONTACT AMS IT FOR COMPONENTS, LOINC, AND CPT CODES.
• Methodology: IFA