Epic Code LAB653 Poliovirus Antibodies

Test Name Alias

Polio Antibody Level | 4224 | 1230101056 | Quest: 94106

Interface Order Alias

10576

Clinical Information

Poliovirus (Types 1, 3) Antibodies, Neutralization - This sensitive procedure is recommended for vaccine response testing and type-specific serodiagnosis of recent poliovirus infection. It can also serve as an aid for diagnosing immune deficiency disorders.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Collection Criteria

Collect (preferred specimen): One Gold-top SST tube.

Also acceptable: One plain Red-top tube.

Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation

Let specimen clot 30-60 minutes then centrifuge to separate serum from cells. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube and refrigerate (2-8°C or 36-46°F).

Transport: 1.0 mL serum, refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F). (Minimum: 0.5 mL)

In-Lab Processing

Let specimen clot 30-60 minutes then centrifuge to separate serum from cells . Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube and refrigerate (2-8°C or 36-46°F).

Transport: 1.0 mL serum, refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F). (Minimum: 0.5 mL)

Specimen Stability

Specimen Stability for Testing:

Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): 5 days
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 14 days
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): 30 days

Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:

Specimen retention time is determined by the policy of the reference laboratory. Contact the Send Outs Laboratory with any questions.

Test Frequency

Performed: Monday, Thursday
Results available in 2-6 days.

Reference Range

Polio 1 Titer	<1:8 titer
Polio 3 Titer	<1:8 titer

Performing Department

Send Outs

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Sent to Quest Diagnostics- Wood Dale, IL

Methodology

Culture/Neutralization

CPT

86382 x2

CDM Code

3420691

Epic Test ID

1230101056

LOINC

Poliovirus Type 1 Ab: 22446-9

Poliovirus Type 3 Ab: 22450-1

Reviewed Date

11/3/2025

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