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HelpTest Code COXIS Coccidioides Antibody Screen with Reflex, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | COXIS |
| Epic ID | LAB4422 |
Special Instructions
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL Serum
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.6 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Transport refrigerated.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
COXIS: Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
RSCOC: Complement Fixation (CF)/Immunodiffusion (ID)
Testing Algorithm
If result is reactive, then testing for Coccidioides antibodies by complement fixation and immunodiffusion will be performed at an additional charge.
For more information see Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm.
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSCOC | Coccidioides Ab, CompF/ImmDiff,S | Yes, (order SCOC) | No |
Useful For
Detecting antibodies to Coccidioides immitis/posadasii
This assay should not be used for monitoring response to therapy.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 to 7 daysReference Values
Negative
Reference value applies to all ages
CPT Code Information
86635
86635 x3 (if appropriate)