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Coccidioides Antibody (IgM), Immunodiffusion
Test Code90799
CPT Codes
86635
Preferred Specimen
0.1 mL serum collected in a red-top tube (no gel)
Minimum Volume
0.025 mL
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunodiffusion (ID)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon, Wed-Sat; Report available: 4-7 days
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
TP antibodies represent IgM antibodies to Coccidioides. Their detection indicates recent, active infection.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
33608 Ortega Highway |
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |