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Test ID BLOD1751 Coccidioides Antibody Screen with Reflex, Serum

Useful For

Detecting antibodies to Coccidioides immitis/posadasii

 

This assay should not be used for monitoring response to therapy.

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

1.7 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 to 7 days

Method Name

COXIS: Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

RSCOC: Complement Fixation (CF)/Immunodiffusion (ID)

Reporting Name

Coccidioides Ab Screen w/Reflex, S

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Secondary ID

62079

CPT Code Information

86635

86635 x3 (if appropriate)

Reference Values

Negative

 

Reference value applies to all ages

Test Classification

This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Testing Algorithm

If result is reactive, then Coccidioides by complement fixation and immunodiffusion will be performed at an additional charge.

 

For more information see Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm.

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
RSCOC Coccidioides Ab, CompF/ImmDiff,S Yes, (order SCOC) No
Sanford Laboratories - Sioux Falls/Rapid City Additional Information:

SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION

 Result Code     Result Code Description   
 28323  Coccidioides Ab Screen, S   

Reflex test - Coccidioides Ab, CompF/ImmDiff, S

 Result Code     Result Code Description   
 28324  Coccidioides Ab, Compf, S   
 28325  Coccidioides, IgG, ImmDiff, S   
 28326  Coccidioides, IgM, ImmDiff, S