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Test Code DTABS Diphtheria/Tetanus Antibody Panel, Serum

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB3041936
NBS code LBC11796
Service code 37128

Reporting Name

Diphtheria/Tetanus Ab Panel, S

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL Serum

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.

Specimen Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 30 days
  Frozen  30 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject
Heat-inactivated specimen Reject

Method Name

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Profile Information

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
DIPGS Diphtheria Toxoid IgG Ab, S Yes Yes
TTIGS Tetanus Toxoid IgG Ab, S Yes Yes

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 4 days
National University Hospital-Singapore Note:

Please note that this is a referral test requiring transport to the external testing facility and an additional 3-5 days is required.

Reference Values

DIPHTHERIA TOXOID IgG ANTIBODY

Vaccinated: Positive (≥0.01 IU/mL)

Unvaccinated: Negative (<0.01 IU/mL)

Reference values apply to all ages.

 

TETANUS TOXOID IgG ANTIBODY

Vaccinated: Positive (≥0.01 IU/mL)

Unvaccinated: Negative (<0.01 IU/mL)

Reference values apply to all ages.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Useful For

Assessing antibody response to tetanus and diphtheria toxoid vaccines, which should be performed at least 3 weeks after immunization

 

Aiding in the evaluation of immunodeficiency

 

This test should not be used to diagnose tetanus infection

CPT Code Information

86317 x 2

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
DTABS Diphtheria/Tetanus Ab Panel, S 101791-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
TETG Tetanus IgG Ab 26643-7
DIPG Diphtheria IgG Ab 45166-6
DEXDP Diphtheria IgG Value 48654-8
DEXTG Tetanus IgG Value 53935-3

Secondary ID

36670

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
National University Hospital-Singapore Additional Information:

Updated on 14/07/2026