INFLUENZA VIRUS B ANTIBODIES, IGG AND IGM (SEPARATE DETERMINATIONS), SERUM
Marquette General Health System
Alpha Code |
FLUB | |
MGH LIS Test No |
592 | |
Schedule |
Monday through Saturday | |
Testing Time |
1 day | |
Testing Lab |
Mayo Labs | |
QORR Test Code |
FLUB | |
Type |
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Volume |
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Temperature |
Refrigerate | |
Preservative |
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Collection Info |
Draw blood in either a plain, red-top tube or an SST tube. Spin down and send 1.0 mL (pediatric: 0.2 mL) of serum refrigerated (keep specimen cool with frozen coolant April-October, refrigerated coolant November-March) in a plastic, screw-capped, round bottom vial. NOTE: Indicate influenza virus B on request form. |
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Clinical Utilities CPT Codes Reference Range Component Information Name Method CPT Code Units Name Method CPT Code Units Additional Comments Questions or Comments email support@mgh.org
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IgG: <1:10
IgM: <1:10
The presence of IgM class antibodies or a fourfold or greater rise in
paired sera IgG titer indicates recent infection. The presence of
demonstrable IgG generally indicates past exposure and immunity.
See, "Virology" for additional interpretive information.
INFLUENZA VIRUS B IGG ANITBODIES
Immunoflourescence
86710
Titer
Ref Range
<1:10
Reflex Reason
Collection Notes
INFLUENZA VIRUS B IGM ANTIBODIES
Immunoflourescence
86710
Titer
Ref Range
<1:10
Reflex Reason
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