A462

Test CODE NAME

A462

Coxiella burnetii (Q-Fever) Antibody IgG, Phase I & II by IFA

Methodology: Semi-Quantitative Indirect Fluorescent Antibody
Performed: Tue, Fri
Reported: 2-6 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 1 ml serum. 
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated. 
Unacceptable Conditions: Contaminated, hemolyzed, 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): 86638 x2