Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF), IgG

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Turnaround Time: 1 - 5 days
CPT Code:

86757

Test Type: 0.4 mL Serum
Stability Time:

Temperature

Period

Room temperature

14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

14 days

Freeze/thaw cycles

Stable x3

Reference Range:

Negative

If result is positive or equivocal, IFA titers will be performed at no additional charge. Reference interval for titer reflex:

• Negative: <1:64

• Positive: 1:64

• Recent/active: >1:64

Overview:

Establish the diagnosis of infection due to Rickettsia in the spotted fever group.

The antigen used in the test is group specific and not species specific. Interference has been reported with this assay in patients suffering from Ehrlichia infections and Lyme disease.

Collection Details:

Collection Instructions:

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube.

Room temperature.