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Test ID COXIS 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.

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
RSCOC Coccidioides Ab, CompF/ImmDiff,S Yes, (order SCOC) No

Testing Algorithm

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

 

For more information see Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm.

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 Serum

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Stability Information

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

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject

Reference Values

Negative

 

Reference value applies to all ages

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 to 7 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86635

86635 x3 (if appropriate)

Secondary ID

62079

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

-Kidney Transplant Test Request

-Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916)