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Coccidioides Screen w/IMDF Confirmation
Test Code# COCCI
Alias/See Also
Performed at SQL, Test Code 1062
#COCCI
Coccidioides
#COCCI
Coccidioides
Instructions
See link below for specimen details, methodology, setup schedule and reference ranges.
Clinical Significance
Coccidioidomycosis, also known as San Joaquin Valley fever, is a systemic fungal infection endemic to Arizona and other parts of the southwestern United States. Approximately 60% of infections are asymptomatic. Of the 40% who develop symptoms, most will have an acute febrile "flu-like" illness starting 7-28 days (average 10-16 days) after exposure and most patients will recover completely. The main symptoms are fever, pleuritic chest pain, cough, malaise, headache, myalgia, night sweats and loss of appetite. Fiver percent of patients may develop metapulmonary dissemination to the meninges, bones, joints and subcutaneous and cutaneous tissues, within the first few weeks to months after the onset of primary infection.
This screening test is a qualitative antibody test that provides both IgM and IgG Cocci results. Reactive results will be confir rmed via immunodiffusion (at an additional charge). This test can be used to determine an initial diagnosis of Coccidioidomycosis with a positive IgM and/or positive IgG result. Positive samples are stored frozen for six months while negative samples are stored frozen for one month.
This screening test is a qualitative antibody test that provides both IgM and IgG Cocci results. Reactive results will be confir rmed via immunodiffusion (at an additional charge). This test can be used to determine an initial diagnosis of Coccidioidomycosis with a positive IgM and/or positive IgG result. Positive samples are stored frozen for six months while negative samples are stored frozen for one month.
Additional Information
Coccidioides Screen w/Reflex IMDF Confirmation
