Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF) IgG, IgM
Order Name
RMSF IFA
Test Number: 5553875
Revision Date 09/13/2016
Test Number: 5553875
Revision Date 09/13/2016
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever IgG Antibody
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Indirect Fluorescent Antibody | 42968-8 |
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Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever IgM Antibody
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Indirect Fluorescent Antibody | 42969-6 |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1 mL | Serum | Clot Activator SST | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Specimen Stability: Room temperature 7 days, Refrigerated 14 days, Frozen 30 days. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 3 Days |
| Clinical Use | Assist in the diagnosis of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. The patient may not seroconvert until 10 days after onset of illness. |
| CPT Code(s) | 86757X2 |
| Lab Section | Immunology - Serology |