Last Modified:
5/29/2019 3:49:05 PM
Medical Necessity Documentation:
Client Notes:
Patient Preparation:
Specimen Requirements:
1.0 mL Serum from a Red Top Tube in a Plastic Vial
Collection Instructions:
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 |
Critical Ranges:
Test Comments:
If Q Fever screen is positive, IgG or IgM Phase I or Phase II, the appropriate Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86638 per titer performed).
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.
Documentation:
Custom Panel:
No
PRODUCTION SCHEDULE
Turn Around Time:
2 to 5 days
Days Performed:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
PHL Test Code:
QCFBA
EPIC Test Code:
LAB3009
Send Out Test Code:
37071
Alternate Test Names:
Coxiella Burnetii ; Q Fever (Coxiella burnetii) Antibodies (IgG, IgM),; Q Fever Antibodies (IgG, IgM), with Reflex to Tite; Q Fever Antibodies IgG & IgM w/ reflex to titer
Included Tests:
CPT Coding:
86638 x 4
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