Test Details
Mnemonic
CHGMS
Ordering Code
3800120
CPT-4 Code(s)
86631 x 3, 86632 x 3
Specimen Information
Collect
Red top
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate and send 0.2 mL serum refrigerated in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
0.15
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Gross lipemia or hemolysis
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 30 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Micro - Immunofluorescence
Reference Range
Chlamydia pneumoniae
IgG: <1:64
IgM: <1:10
Chlamydia psittaci
IgG: <1:64
IgM: <1:10
Chlamydia trachomatis
IgG: <1:64
IgM: <1:10
IgG: <1:64
IgM: <1:10
Chlamydia psittaci
IgG: <1:64
IgM: <1:10
Chlamydia trachomatis
IgG: <1:64
IgM: <1:10
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes