Field Name |
Data Description |
Test Name |
Q Fever Antibodies, IgG |
Code |
Q Fever IgG. |
CPT Code |
86638 |
Last Modified |
5/4/2018 10:00:00 AM |
Test Name |
Q Fever IgG. |
Synonyms |
IGG ,COXIEL,QFEVER,Q-FEVE,Coxiella burnetii antibody |
Patient Preparation |
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Spec. Requirements |
Blood |
Tube |
Red or Gold |
Collection Volume |
4.0 mL Red or 3.5 mL Gold |
Storage |
Ambient |
Routine TAT |
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STAT TAT |
N/A |
Days Test Performed |
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Performed by BHS |
None |
See Availability |
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Reference Lab |
LabCorp of America |
Reference Lab Code |
016774 Q Fever Antibodies, IgG |
Clinical Use |
Aid in the differential diagnosis for Q fever |
Reference Range |
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Critical Value |
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Testing Sample Type |
Serum |
Min Lab Testing Volume |
0.3 mL |
Special Handling |
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Lab Notes |
Test Includes:Titer of both phase I and phase II responses |
Methodology |
IFA - Indirect fluorescent antibody |
Limitations |
Causes for Rejection: Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination |