Colorado Tick Fever Antibody Panel, IFA

Colorado Tick Fever Antibody Panel, IFA

Test Code

34986
86790 (x2)
34986
86790 (x2)
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.

Clinical Significance

Colorado Tick Fever Antibody Panel, IFA - Recent or current Colorado Tick Fever is indicated by a four-fold or greater rise in IgG titer between acute and convalescent sera and/or an IgM level of 1:20 or greater.

Test Resources

Algorithm

An Approach to the Differential Diagnosis of Tick-borne Diseases

Algorithm

Serological Test Selection for the Differential Diagnosis of Tick-borne Diseases Based on Geographic Origin and Symptoms of Infection

Topic Brief

Tick-borne Disease: Laboratory Support of Diagnosis and Management

Test Details

Includes

  • Colorado Tick Fever IgG and Colorado Tick Fever IgM

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)

Assay Category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Colorado Tick Fever Ab (IgG) <1:16 titer
Colorado Tick Fever Ab (IgM) <1:20 titer

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined
Colorado Tick Fever IgG and Colorado Tick Fever IgM

Methodology

Immunoassay (IA)
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Reference Range(s)

Colorado Tick Fever Ab (IgG) <1:16 titer
Colorado Tick Fever Ab (IgM) <1:20 titer
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.25 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 • Lipemia • Icteric

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
1 mL serum
0.25 mL
Transport tube
Room temperature
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Gross hemolysis • Lipemia • Icteric
Service Area must be determined
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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