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Q Fever Antibody Panel
Test CodeQFEVER
Alias/See Also
Q Fever (Coxiella burnetii) Abs (IgG, IgM) w/Reflex
Quest Code
37071
Quest Code
37071
CPT Codes
86638 (x4)
Includes
If Q Fever screen is positive, IgG or IgM Phase I or Phase II, the appropriate Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code: 86638 per titer performed).
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum collected in serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
1 mL serum collected in a no additive (red-top) tube, transferred to a plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Setup Schedule
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday p.m.
Report Available
4 days
Clinical Significance
Caused by infection with rickettsiae agent, Coxiella burnetti, Q Fever is characterized by fever with interstitial pneumonitis. Sixty percent of infected individuals are asymptomatic while other infected individuals may die from complications.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
San Juan Capistrano, CA