Test ID CHLAP Chlamydia IgM and IgG Panel, Immunofluorescence, Serum
Ordering Guidance
For suspected Chlamydia trachomatis infection, order either CTRNA / Chlamydia trachomatis, Nucleic Acid Amplification, Varies or CGRNA / Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Nucleic Acid Amplification, Varies.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Reporting Name
Chlamydia IgM/IgG Panel, IFA, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CHLAP | Chlamydia IgM/IgG Panel, IFA, S | 77166-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 619392 | C. pneumoniae IgG | In Process |
| 619390 | C. pneumoniae IgM | In Process |
| 619391 | C. psittaci IgM | In Process |
| 619393 | C. psittaci IgG | In Process |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.
Useful For
Aiding in the clinical diagnosis of Chlamydia pneumoniae or Chlamydia psittaci infection
Day(s) Performed
Monday
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86632 x 2
86631 x 2
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Reference Values
Chlamydia pneumoniae
IgM: <1:10
IgG: <1:64
Chlamydia psittaci
IgM: <1:10
IgG: <1:64
Method Name
Micro-Immunofluorescent Antibody (MIF) Assay
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHLG | Chlamydia IgG, IFA, S | Yes | Yes |
| CHLM | Chlamydia IgM, IFA, S | Yes | Yes |