Q Fever Antibody Panel

Test Code

QFEVER

Alias/See Also

Q Fever (Coxiella burnetii) Abs (IgG, IgM) w/Reflex

Quest Code
37071

CPT Codes
86638 (x4)

Includes

If Q Fever screen is positive, IgG or IgM Phase I or Phase II, the appropriate Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code: 86638 per titer performed).

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum collected in serum separator tube (SST)

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 mL serum collected in a no additive (red-top) tube, transferred to a plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Setup Schedule

Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday p.m.

Report Available

4 days

Clinical Significance

Caused by infection with rickettsiae agent, Coxiella burnetti, Q Fever is characterized by fever with interstitial pneumonitis. Sixty percent of infected individuals are asymptomatic while other infected individuals may die from complications.

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
San Juan Capistrano, CA

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.