Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD36321Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Chlamydia/Chlamydophila Antibody Panel 3 (IgG, IgA, IgM)
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Detects IgG, IgA, and IgM antibodies to Chlamydia trachomatis, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, and Chlamydophila psittaci to aid in recognizing past, recent, or acute infections based on antibody class and species.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Subject to rejection for hemolyzed, lipemic, or icteric specimens. Interpretation requires clinical correlation; serologic cross‑reactivity between Chlamydia species possible. Specific limitations not stated explicitly.
Test Details
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IIF)
Biomarkers
9 targets
C. pneumoniae Ab (IgA)C. pneumoniae Ab (IgG)C. pneumoniae Ab (IgM)C. psittaci IgA AbsC. psittaci IgG AbsC. psittaci IgM AbsC. trachomatis Ab (IgA)C. trachomatis Ab (IgG)+1 more
LOINC Codes
Order Codes
- 6915-3
- 6917-9
- 6916-1
- 6912-0
- 6914-6
- 6913-8
- 6918-7
- 6920-3
- 6919-5
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL serum requested
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL serum minimum
Container
Red top tube or Gold SST
Collection Instructions
Collect 3 mL blood; centrifuge and transfer serum to a separate plastic vial
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate serum
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, grossly icteric
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |