Rickettsia (RMSF) Antibody (IgG) with Reflex to Titer

Test Code

13227

CPT Codes
86757

Includes

If RMSF IgG is Detected, then RMSF IgG Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86757).

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum submitted in a sterile transport tube

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic

Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 1-4 days

Reference Range

Not detected

Clinical Significance

Rickettsia (RMSF) Antibody (IgG) with Reflex to Titer - Antigen specific IgG titer allows rapid diagnosis of infection by any of the spotted fever group of rickettsial agents. This group of agents include R. rickettsii (Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever) and R. akari (rickettsial pox), both seen in the continental United States.

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.