Test Code LAB20709 Q Fever (Coxielle Burnetii) AB (IgG, IgM) W/Reflex To Titer
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
QFGM
Refer To
Warde Medical LaboratoryPrimary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum Refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send in a screw capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.2 mL
Reference Range
<1:16 titer
Methodology
Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA)
Performed
Tuesday – Saturday
Reported
4-7 days
CPT Codes
86638 × 4, plus 86638 each titer performed, at additional cost