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HelpTest Code MISC1WARDERMSGM Rickettsia rickettsii antibodies, IgG and IgM by IFA
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
RMSGM
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Transport
Serum frozen
Preferred Transport Temperature
Frozen
Processing
Centrifuge, separate and send 1.0 mL serum.
Stability
Ambient: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 2 months
Minimum Testing Volume
0.4 mL
Reference Range
IgG: <1:64
IgM: <1:64
Methodology
Semi-Quantitative Cell-Based Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Performed
Tuesday and Thursday
Reported
6-8 days
CPT Codes
-86757×2
Unacceptable Conditions
Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.