Coccidioides Antibody (IgM), Immunodiffusion

Test Code

90799

CPT Codes
86635

Preferred Specimen

0.1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.025 mL

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 • Grossly icteric

Methodology
Immunodiffusion (ID)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat; Report available: 3-6 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

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

Last Updated: November 6, 2024

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