Test Code QFP Q Fever Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum
Reporting Name
Q Fever Ab, IgG and IgM, SUseful For
Diagnosing Q fever
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.25 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 7 days | |
Frozen | 7 days |
Reference Values
Q FEVER PHASE I ANTIBODY, IgG
<1:16
Q FEVER PHASE II ANTIBODY, IgG
<1:16
Q FEVER PHASE I ANTIBODY, IgM
<1:16
Q FEVER PHASE II ANTIBODY, IgM
<1:16
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Friday; 9 a.m.
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved or is exempt by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86638 x 4
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
QFP | Q Fever Ab, IgG and IgM, S | 77175-8 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
80965 | Q Fever Phase I Ab, IgG | 34716-1 |
24011 | Q Fever Phase II Ab, IgG | 34717-9 |
81115 | Q Fever Phase I Ab, IgM | 9710-5 |
24009 | Q Fever Phase II Ab, IgM | 9711-3 |
24010 | Interpretation | 69048-7 |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Method Name
Indirect Immunofluorescence
Testing Algorithm
See Infective Endocarditis: Diagnostic Testing for Identification of Microbiological Etiology in Special Instructions.
Special Instructions
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.