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HelpTest Code SFGP Spotted Fever Group Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Children's Mercy Hospital
Note:
CMH COLLECTION: 2 mL in red gel vacutainer
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Testing Algorithm
For more information see Acute Tick-Borne Disease Testing Algorithm.
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of spotted fever group rickettsial infections
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysReporting Name
Spotted Fever Group Ab, IgG, IgM, SReference Values
IgG: <1:64
IgM: <1:64
Reference values apply to all ages.
Method Name
Immunofluorescence
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86757 x 2