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Test Code SARSIGG SARS CoV-2 IgG Antibody

Important Note

SARS-CoV-2 Antibody (IgG), Spike, Semi-Quantitative - This test is intended as an aid in identifying individuals with an adaptive immune response to SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19), indicating recent or prior infection. The results of this semi-quantitative test should not be interpreted as an indication of degree of immunity or protection from reinfection.  Individuals who have been vaccinated with a SARS-CoV-2 spike or receptor-binding domain vaccine may be positive with this test; however, the clinical significance of a positive antibody result for individuals who have received a COVID-19 vaccine is unknown, in part because the test's performance characteristics have not been established for that population. It is not known how long antibodies persist following infection and if the presence of antibodies confers protective immunity. This assay should not be used to diagnose acute SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Additional Codes

Quest #34499

 

Meditech Mnemonic:

SARSIGG

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen:

1mL serum (SST/Gold gel)

 

Acceptable Specimen:

1mL serum (red no gel)

 

Minimum Volume:

0.5mL (this volume does not include repeat or reflex testing)

Transport Temperature/Stability

Transport Container:

Transport tube

 

Preferred Transport Temperature:

Ambient

 

Specimen Stability (after centrifugation):

Ambient:  4 days

Refrigerated:  7 days

Frozen:  30 days

Performing Laboratory

Quest Dianostics-Southwest Region