89985:COXIELLA BURNETTI, IgM ANTIBODIES, PHASE 1 and 2

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89985:COXIELLA BURNETTI, IgM ANTIBODIES, PHASE 1 and 2
Alias Names: Q Fever
Methodology: Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA)
Edit Date: 1/23/2009
Performed: Tuesday, Thursday
Released: 1-5 days after setup at PeaceHealth Laboratories’ reference lab.
CPT Code: 86638-90 x2
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: One 7.5 mL serum separator tube (SST).
Handling: Centrifuge and separate serum from cells and pour into a plastic vial.
Stability: 48 hours ambient, 7 days refrigerated, or 2 months frozen.
Standard Volume: 1 mL serum.
Minimum Volume: 0.4 mL serum.
Transport: Refrigerated.
Comments: Aid in the diagnosis of Q fever. During the acute phase, the IgM titers to phase 2 antigen are greater than or equal to IgM phase 1. During chronic phase, the IgM titers to phase 1 antigen are greater than or equal IgM phase 2.

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