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Test Code 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 Coccidioides by complement fixation and immunodiffusion will be performed at an additional charge.

 

For more information see Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm.

Reporting Name

Coccidioides Ab Screen w/Reflex, S

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

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

1.7 mL

Specimen Stability Information

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

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

Test Classification

This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

86635

86635 x3 (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
COXIS Coccidioides Ab Screen w/Reflex, S 40712-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
COXQ2 Coccidioides Ab Screen, S 40712-2

Method Name

COXIS: Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

RSCOC: Complement Fixation (CF)/Immunodiffusion (ID)

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)