Test Details
Mnemonic
PAIGM
Ordering Code
3508400
CPT-4 Code(s)
86790 x 3
Specimen Information
Collect
Serum separator tube (SST)
Specimen Preparation
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.
Alternate Specimen
Red top
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis
Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Complement Fixation (CF)
Reference Range
<1:8
Performing Laboratory
Quest SJC
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes