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Test ID BLOD0493 Spotted Fever Group Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of spotted fever group rickettsial infections

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: 0.5 mL

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


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject

Specimen Stability Information

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

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

Same day/1 to 3 days

Method Name

Immunofluorescence

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86757 x 2

Reporting Name

Spotted Fever Group Ab, IgG, IgM, S

Reference Values

IgG: <1:64

IgM: <1:64

Reference values apply to all ages.

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

Testing Algorithm

For more information see Acute Tick-Borne Disease Testing Algorithm.

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.

Sanford Laboratories - Fargo Additional Information:

SANFORD INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION

Result Code Result Code Description
18203 Spotted Fever Group AB, IgG
18204 Spotted Fever Group AB, IgM