Rickettsia Spotted GP, IgG and IgM

Test Code: TD_2254

CPT Code(s): 86757

$80

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Rocky mountain spotted fever
Typhus

Test Includes

Rickettsia Spotted GP, IgG and IgM

Methodology

Semi-quantitative direct immunofluorescence AB

Rejection Criteria

Hemolysis
Gross Lipemia
Contaminated samples
Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles

Reference Range(s)

<1:64

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum separator tube

Minimum Volume

0.4 mL serum

Sample Stability

2 days room temperature
2 weeks refrigerated
1 year frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.
Note: Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent samples must be received within 30 days of receipt of acute samples. Clearly label sample as acute or convalescent.

Alternative Specimen

N/A