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HelpTest ID RSCOC Coccidioides Antibody Reflex, Complement Fixation and Immunodiffusion, Serum
Specimen Type
SerumOrdering Guidance
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see COXIS / Coccidioides Antibody Screen with Reflex, Serum.
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
All specimens will be evaluated at Mayo Clinic Laboratories for test suitability.Reference Values
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see COXIS / Coccidioides Antibody Screen with Reflex, Serum.
Complement Fixation: Negative
If positive, results are titered.
Immunodiffusion: Negative
Results are reported as positive, negative, or equivocal.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86635 x 3
Secondary ID
35928Useful For
Detection of antibodies to Coccidioides species
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday