ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0050463: Coxiella burnetii (Q-Fever) Antibody IgG, Phase I by IFA |
| Test Mnemonic: Q-F I | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Tue, Fri *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: 1-5 days *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: One 4 mL SST.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.15 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. *ExistTransport> #ExistPedCollectTransport> Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.15 mL serum at 2-8°C. *ExistPedCollectTransport> #ExistRemarks> Remarks: Separate serum from cells ASAP. Acute and convalescent specimens should be labeled as such; parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Please mark specimen plainly as "acute" or "convalescent." *ExistRemarks> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Urine and severely lipemic, hemolyzed, or contaminated specimens. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year *ExistStability> |
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| Reference Interval: |
| #ExistRefRange> Phase I: <1:16 No antibody detected. *ExistRefRange> |
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#ExistInterpData>
Phase I antibody titers of 1:16 and greater are consistent with chronic infection or convalescent phase of Q-fever.
*ExistInterpData> |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 86638 |