Coccidioides Antibody, CF and ID, Serum

Coccidioides Antibody, CF and ID, Serum

Test Code

15240

CPT Code(s)

86635, 86317

Test Code

15240

CPT Code(s)

86635, 86317

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Clinical Significance

Coccidioides Antibody, CF and ID, Serum - Infection by Coccidioides immitis can produce a spectrum of disease, with most patients being asymptomatic and some developing disseminated disease, including pneumonia and meningitis

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Complement Fixation (CF) • Immunodiffusion (ID)

Reference Range(s)

Coccidioides Ab, CF, Serum	<1:2
Coccidioides Ab (IgG), ID, Serum	Negative

Alternative Name(s)

Valley Fever

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

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Methodology

Complement Fixation (CF) • Immunodiffusion (ID)

Reference Range(s)

Coccidioides Ab, CF, Serum	<1:2
Coccidioides Ab (IgG), ID, Serum	Negative

Alternative Name(s)

Valley Fever

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

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Preferred Specimen(s)

2 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

2 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined

Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to confirm Test Code for the lab that services your account.

In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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