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HelpTest Code QFEVRM Q Fever Antibody Screen with Titer Reflex, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | QFEVR |
| Epic ID | LAB3771 |
Special Instructions
Specimen Type
SerumOrdering Guidance
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.6 mL Serum
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days |
| Frozen | 7 days |
Transport refrigerated.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
Reflex Tests
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| QFP | Q Fever IgM/IgG, Titer, S | No | No |
Testing Algorithm
If the Q fever serology result is reactive, then Q fever antibody confirmation by indirect immunofluorescence will be performed at an additional charge.
For more information see Infective Endocarditis: Diagnostic Testing for Identification of Microbiological Etiology.
Useful For
Screening for exposure to Coxiella burnetii, the causative agent of Q fever
This test should not be used as a screening procedure for the general population.
Day(s) Performed
Sunday through Friday
Report Available
1 to 4 daysReference Values
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages
CPT Code Information
86638
86638 x4 (if appropriate)