Test Code HIBSG Haemophilus influenzae Type B Antibody, IgG, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
Frozen | 7 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Heat-inactivated | Reject |
Reference Values
≥0.15 mg/L
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Report Available
Same day / 1 to 4 daysSpecimen Retention Time
2 weeksPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterCPT Code Information
86684