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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