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HelpTest Code FPOLO Poliovirus (Types 1, 3) Antibodies, Neutralization
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red or SST
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerate in a plastic vial.
Method Name
Culture/Neutralization
Reporting Name
Poliovirus (Types 1, 3) Ab, NeutSpecimen 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
The presence of neutralizing serum antibodies (titers 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.
Day(s) Performed
Monday and Thursday
Report Available
1 to 10 daysPerforming Laboratory
Quest DiagnosticsCPT Code Information
86382 x 2