Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog
Q FEVER (COXIELLA BURNETII)AB (IGG,M)W/REFL TITERS
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB2963 Geisinger Epic ID: 43003SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
Serum
Preferred collection container:
Specimen required:
1 mL serum in plastic, screw-cap vial; minimum 0.5 mL.
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature:
Refrigerated.
Specimen stability:
Room temperature: 4 days. Refrigerated: 7 days. Frozen: 30 days.
Rejection criteria:
Stability limits exceeded.
TEST DETAILS
Reference interval:
CPT code(s):
86638 x4 | Screen | Titer | |
| Q Fever IgG Phase I | Negative | <1:16 |
| Q Fever IgG Phase II | Negative | <1:16 |
| Q Fever IgM Phase I | Negative | <1:16 |
| Q Fever IgM Phase II | Negative | <1:16 |
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding. Any
questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
Test includes:
If Q Fever screen is positive, IgG or IgM Phase I or Phase II, the appropriate Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86638 per titer performed).
Methodology:
Immunofluorescence Assay
Synonyms:
Quest test code 37071, Coxiella burnetii, QFGMRF
Clinical significance:
Review Date:
12/04/2024 Caused by infection with rickettsiae agent, Coxiella burnetti, Q Fever is characterized by fever with interstitial pneumonitis. Sixty percent of infected individuals are asymptomatic while other infected individuals may die from complications
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