Streptococcus pneumoniae IgG Antibodies 23 Serotypes, Serum

Test Overview

Method

Multiplex Immunoassay

Analytical Platform

Luminex FlexMap 3D

Method Description

This assay uses pneumococcal polysaccharides conjugated to MagPlex microspheres.

Result Included

Serotype 1 (1); Serotype 2 (2); Serotype 3 (3); Serotype 4 (4); Serotype 5 (5); Serotype 8 (8); Serotype 9N (9); Serotype 12F (12); Serotype 14 (14); Serotype 17F (17); Serotype 19F (19); Serotype 20 (20); Serotype 22F (22); Serotype 23F (23); Serotype 6B (26); Serotype 10A (34); Serotype 11A (43); Serotype 7F (51); Serotype 15B (54); Serotype 18C (56); Serotype 19A (57); Serotype 9V (68); Serotype 33F (70)

Aliases/Synonyms

Pneumococcal Antibody; Strep Pneumo

Specimen

Specimen Type

Serum

Containers

Preferred Containers

Gold top (SST)

Acceptable Containers

Red top

Volume

Sample Volume

0.5 mL

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send frozen.

Stability

Refrigerated	Frozen
21 days	21 days

Performance & Interpretation

Turnaround Time

9 days

Referral Location

Out-of-Country

Test Version

Last Updated

2024-06-19