Test Code MISC1WARDEQFGM Coxiella Burnetii (Q Fever) Ab IgG IgM w/Rflx to Titer
Department
Send Outs
Reference Lab Test Number
QFGM
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Minimum Testing Volume
0.4 mL
Reference Range
<1:16 titer
Methodology
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Performed
Tuesday-Saturday
Reported
6-8 days
CPT Codes
86638 × 4, plus 86638 each titer performed, at additional cost