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HelpTest Code QFEVR Q Fever Antibody Screen with Titer Reflex, Serum
Ordering Guidance
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: 0.6 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Secondary ID
616832Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| QFP | Q Fever IgM/IgG, Titer, S | No | No |
Testing Algorithm
If the Q fever serology result is reactive, then Q fever antibody confirmation by indirect immunofluorescence will be performed at an additional charge.
For more information see Infective Endocarditis: Diagnostic Testing for Identification of Microbiological Etiology.
Special Instructions
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages
Day(s) Performed
Sunday through Friday
Report Available
1 to 4 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86638
86638 x4 (if appropriate)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.