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22332 Tetanus Toxoid IgG Antibody (TTIGS)

Tetanus Toxoid IgG Antibody (TTIGS)
Test Code: TETABSO
Synonyms/Keywords
Anti-tetanus toxoid, C. tetani, Clostridium tetani, Tetanus Immune Response, Tetanus toxoid antibodies
Useful For

Assessment of an antibody response to the tetanus toxoid vaccine, which should be performed at least 3 weeks after immunization

An aid to diagnose immunodeficiency

Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
​Serum Serum Separator Tube (SST) Red Top Tube (RTT) 0.5 mL​ 0.4 mL​ ​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum​ Refrigerated (preferred)​ 30 days​
​ Frozen ​ 30 days​
Rejection Criteria
Gross Hemolysis
​Gross Lipemia
​Gross Icterus
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Mayo Clinic Laboratories​
 Monday through Friday​
1 day​
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)​
Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Reference Range Information

Vaccinated: POSITIVE (>=0.01 IU/mL)

Unvaccinated: NEGATIVE (<0.01 IU/mL)

Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​86317 ​ ​ ​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
Anti-tetanus toxoid, C. tetani, Clostridium tetani, Tetanus Immune Response, Tetanus toxoid antibodies
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
​Centricity ​Tetanus Ab SO (82506)
​Cerner Tetanus Antibody (82506)​
​COM ​Tetanus Toxoid IgG
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
​Serum Serum Separator Tube (SST) Red Top Tube (RTT) 0.5 mL​ 0.4 mL​ ​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum​ Refrigerated (preferred)​ 30 days​
​ Frozen ​ 30 days​
Rejection Criteria
Gross Hemolysis
​Gross Lipemia
​Gross Icterus
Useful For

Assessment of an antibody response to the tetanus toxoid vaccine, which should be performed at least 3 weeks after immunization

An aid to diagnose immunodeficiency

Reference Range Information

Vaccinated: POSITIVE (>=0.01 IU/mL)

Unvaccinated: NEGATIVE (<0.01 IU/mL)

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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Mayo Clinic Laboratories​
 Monday through Friday​
1 day​
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)​
Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
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Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​86317 ​ ​ ​ ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.