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Reference Interval:
#ExistRefRange>0.9 IV or less: Negative- No significant level of Coccidioides IgG antibody detected. 1.0-1.4 IV: Equivocal - Questionable presence of Coccidioides IgG antibody detected. Repeat testing in 10-14 days may be helpful. 1.5 IV or greater: Positive - Presence of IgG antibody to Coccidioides detected, suggestive of current or past infection.
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| Interpretive Data: |
#ExistInterpData>IgG antibodies usually appear by the third week of infection and may persist for years. Both tube precipitin (TP) and CF antigens are represented in the ELISA tests.
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| Note: |
Negative fungal serology does not rule out the possibility of current infection.
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| CPT Code(s): |
86635
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Cross References: |
San Joaquin Fever Antibody (Coccidioides Antibody, IgG by ELISA)
, Valley Fever IgG (Coccidioides Antibody, IgG by ELISA)
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