Test Overview
Micro-Immunofluorescent Antibody (MIF) Assay
Aiding in the clinical diagnosis of Chlamydia pneumoniae or Chlamydia psittaci infection
Chlamydia pneumoniae IgM: <1:10 IgG: <1:64; Chlamydia psittaci IgM: <1:10, IgG: <1:64
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
This assay does not report antibodies detected against Chlamydia trachomatis. Sera from suspected cases of lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) should be tested by a Lymphogranuloma Venereum Differentiation Antibody Panel. LGV testing is not performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories; call 800-533-1710 for assistance. Due to the limited sensitivity and specificity of Chlamydia serologic tests, patients with suspected C trachomatis infection should be tested by a molecular method (eg, CTRNA / Chlamydia trachomatis, Nucleic Acid Amplification, Varies) when clinical manifestations are present.
Test Details
2 - 5 days
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimen in an SST or red top tube. Spin and aliquot into a screw capped plastic tube. Send to Specimen Processing refrigerated
• Specimens collected too early during primary infection may not contain detectable antibodies. If chlamydial infection is suspected, a second specimen should be collected 10 to 21 days later and tested in parallel with the original specimen.
• During a primary Chlamydia infection, the early antibody response may be cross-reactive with multiple
Chlamydia species.
Additional Information
Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories