Poliovirus Antibody by Neutralization (Sendout)

General Information

Lab Name

Poliovirus Ab, Neutralization

Lab Code

RPOLNZ

Epic Ordering

Poliovirus Ab, Neutralization (Sendout)

External Test Id

FPOLO

Description

Useful For: This is the most appropriate test for confirming poliovirus immune status. The neutralizing serum antibodies detected by this test are specific for individual types of poliovirus.

Synonyms

FPOLO, Polio Immune Status Panel, Polio Vaccine Response, Poliovirus (Types 1 and 3) Antibodies

Components

Code	Name
RPOLN1	Polio Ab,Type 1 Neutralization
RPOLN3	Polio Ab,Type 3 Neutralization

Interpretation

Method: Culture/Neutralization
Reference Range: See individual components
Ref. Range Notes: The presence of neutralizing serum antibodies (titers of 1:8 up to >1:128) against polioviruses implies lifelong immunity. Some persons without detectable titers (<1:8) may also be immune as demonstrated by elicitation of a secondary-type serum antibody response upon rechallenge with live polio vaccine.

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type: Blood
Collection: 3 mL blood in RED TOP tube or GOLD SST
Handling Instructions: Outside Laboratories: Centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a separate plastic vial. Refrigerate serum.

Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 14 days; Frozen: 30 days; Ambient: 5 days.
Quantity: requested: 1 mL serum
minimum: 0.5 mL serum

Processing

Processing

Centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a separate plastic vial. Refrigerate serum.

Sendouts:

Order Mayo Test: FPOLO.
Interfaced: Yes.

Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 14 days; Frozen: 30 days; Ambient: 5 days.

Performance

LIS Dept Code

Sendouts Mayo Lab (RF) (MARF)

Performing Location(s)

Sendout	Mayo forwards to Quest Diagnostics Infectious Diseases, Inc. 800-533-1710 33608 Ortega Highway San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Frequency

Performed: Monday, Thursday. Report Available: 1-10 days.

Available STAT?

Billing & Coding

CPT codes: 86382x2
LOINC: 41506-7
Interfaced Order Code: UOW2249