Q Fever (Coxiella burnetii) Antibodies (IgG, IgM), with Reflex to Titers
Order Code: QFEVER
Test Summary
Caused by infection with rickettsia agent, Coxiella burnetii, Q Fever is characterized by fever with interstitial pneumonitis. Sixty percent of infected individuals are asymptomatic while other infected individuals may die from complications.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 4 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
QFEVER
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3871
Includes
If Q Fever IgG Phase I is Positive, then Q Fever IgG Phase I Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86638).
If Q Fever IgG Phase II is Positive, then Q Fever IgG Phase II Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86638).
If Q Fever IgM Phase I is Positive, then Q Fever IgM Phase I Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86638).
If Q Fever IgM Phase II is Positive, then Q Fever IgM Phase II Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86638).
If Q Fever IgG Phase II is Positive, then Q Fever IgG Phase II Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86638).
If Q Fever IgM Phase I is Positive, then Q Fever IgM Phase I Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86638).
If Q Fever IgM Phase II is Positive, then Q Fever IgM Phase II Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86638).
CPT Code
- 86638 (x4)
Billing Code
- 670448
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 4 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 4 days
- Refrigerated: 7 days
- Frozen: 30 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 4 days