Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD68273Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Chlamydophila pneumoniae Antibodies (IgG, IgA, IgM)
Also known as: TWAR
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Chlamydophila pneumoniae is a common cause of infantile and community-acquired pneumonia.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Other)
Biomarkers
4 targets
C. pneumoniae Ab (IgA)C. pneumoniae Ab (IgG)C. pneumoniae Ab (IgM)Interpretation
LOINC Codes
Result Codes
- 6913-8
- 6912-0
- 6914-6
- 50612-1
Result Turnaround Time
2-5 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Container
serum separator tube or red‑top tube (no gel); transfer to plastic screw‑cap vial
Collection Instructions
Collect in SST or red‑top tube no gel; centrifuge after clotting; transfer red‑top serum to plastic vial
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric • Samples in original red‑top tube (no gel)
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
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