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Pneumococcal Serology

Source Blood
Mnemonic PNEUMAB
Specimen Requirements

1 x 3.5 mL gold top SST tube

CLS staff: collect specimen and transport to DSC Accession, who will forward specimen to Referrals.

Note to ordering physician: this test requires review and approval by CLS Medical & Scientific Staff.  Please contact CLS Referrals 403-770-3285 for further information on the approval process.

Specimen Handling PSC & RRL:
Centrifuge, pour off and send serum to DSC. Send specimen in a separate bag with a photocopy of the requisition.

Extra-regional:
Centrifuge, pour off and freeze serum prior to transport to DSC. Send specimen in a separate bag with a photocopy of the requisition.

DSC:
Freeze specimens upon receipt in lab; ensure frozen specimens do not thaw.
Additional Information Pre and post vaccination specimen required, clearly marked "pre" and "post".
Testing Location Mayo Clinic
Testing Frequency
Alternate Name(s)
Reference Interval