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HelpTest Code FPOLO Poliovirus (Types 1, 3) Antibodies, Neutralization
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Serum
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL of serum into a plastic vial.
2. Ship refrigerated.
Method Name
Culture/Neutralization
Reporting Name
Poliovirus (Types 1, 3) Ab, NeutSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days | |
| Ambient | 5 days |
Reference Values
Polio 1 Titer: <1:8
Polio 3 Titer: <1:8
Day(s) Performed
Monday and Thursday
Report Available
1 to 10 daysPerforming Laboratory
Quest DiagnosticsCPT Code Information
86382 x 2