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Test ID: DIP    
Diphtheria Toxoid IgG Antibody Assay, Serum

Method Description Describes how the test is performed and provides a method-specific reference

Microwells are precoated with diphtheria toxoid antigen. The calibrators, controls, and diluted patient specimens are added to the wells and antibodies recognizing the diphtheria toxoid antigen bind during the first incubation. After washing the wells to remove all unbound proteins, purified peroxidase labeled rabbit antihuman IgG (gamma chain specific) conjugate is added. The conjugate binds to the captured human antibody and the excess unbound conjugate is removed by a further wash step. The bound conjugate is visualized with 3,3', 5,5' tetramethylbenzidine substrate that gives a blue reaction product, the intensity of which is proportional to the concentration of antibody in the specimen. Phosphoric acid is added to each well to stop the reaction. This produces a yellow end point color, which is read at 450 nm. (Package insert: Diphtheria Toxoid IgG Enzyme Immunoassay Kit, The Binding Site Ltd., Birmingham, England UK)

Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed Outlines the days and times the test is performed. This field reflects the day and time the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time required before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means assays are performed several times during the day.

Monday through Friday; 3 p.m.

Analytic Time Defines the amount of time it takes the laboratory to setup and perform the test. This is defined in number of days. The shortest interval of time expressed is "same day/1 day," which means the results may be available the same day that the sample is received in the testing laboratory. One day means results are available 1 day after the sample is received in the laboratory.

Same day/1 day

Maximum Laboratory Time Defines the maximum time from specimen receipt at Mayo Medical Laboratories until the release of the test result

4 days

Specimen Retention Time Outlines the length of time after testing that a specimen is kept in the laboratory before it is discarded

14 days

Performing Laboratory Location The location of the laboratory that performs the test

Rochester