Q Fever Antibodies (IgG, IgM), with Reflex to Titers

Last Modified: 12/20/2017 10:21:51 AM


Specimen Requirements: 1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
Minimum Volume: 0.2 mL Serum
Transport & Storage: Temperature/Stability: 4 days Ambient
7 days Refrigerated
30 days Frozen
Reference Range:
  Screen Titer
Q Fever IgG Phase I Negative <1:16
Q Fever IgG Phase II Negative <1:16
Q Fever IgM Phase I Negative <1:16
Q Fever IgM Phase II Negative <1:16
Methodology: Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Clinical Significance:

Caused by infection with rickettsiae agent, Coxiella burnetti, Q Fever is characterized by fever with interstitial pneumonitis. Sixty percent of infected individuals are asymptomatic while other infected individuals may die from complications.
Custom Panel: No

PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

Turn Around Time: 4 to 5 days
Days Performed: Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
Sites Performed: Quest - Chantilly to San Juan Capistrano
PHL Test Code: MSOT
EPIC Test Code:
Send Out Test Code: 37071 [37071X]
CPT Coding: 86638 x 4

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