Test Details
Mnemonic
DITET
Ordering Code
3674470
CPT-4 Code(s)
86317 x 2
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells within 2 hours and send 1.0 mL serum refrigerated in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Serum: Red top
Minimum Volume
0.15 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Plasma or other body fluids
Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 1 year
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 1 year
Methodology
Quantitative Multiplex Bead Assay
Reference Range
Diphtheria Toxoid IgG Abs: >0.1 IU/mL
Tetanus Toxoid IgG Abs: >0.1 IU/mL
Tetanus Toxoid IgG Abs: >0.1 IU/mL
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes