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Coccidioides Antibody by CF
X601
Methodology: | Semi-Quantitative Complement Fixation |
Performed: | Sun-Sat |
Reported: | 2-5 days |
Specimen Required: | Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) OR CSF – 1 ml. Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of acute specimens. Mark specimens plainly as acute or convalescent. Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. Unacceptable Conditions: Contaminated or severely lipemic specimens. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) Note: This test is approved for NY. Performing Lab ARUP Laboratory |
CPT Code(s): | 86635 |