Pneumococcal Antibody Panel (23 Serotypes) (401835P)
Pneumococcal Antibody (IgG) 23 Serotype PanelStrep AntibodiesStrep Pneumo AntibodiesStrep Pneumoniae AntibodyStrep VaccineStreptococcus PneumoniaeVaccine
This is a specialized test. It is typically ordered by an Immunologist or Allergist. For all other standard screenings for Pneumococcal IgG – 23 Serotype, see test code PREPNSO.
Specimens shipped at ambient or refrigerated temperature must be received within 6 weeks of collection.
Specimens shipped frozen must be received within 24 months of collection.
Gross Hemolysis, Gross Lipemia
A common method for evaluating suspected antibody deficiency is to immunize the patient with an appropriately selected vaccine, such as Pneumococcal, and determine vaccine-specific antibody concentrations in a serum sample 4-8 weeks post-immunization compared to a pre-immunization sample.