Coccidioides Antibody (IgM), Immunodiffusion

Test Code
90799


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


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




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