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Test Code SFGPM Spotted Fever Group Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum

Additional Codes

 

MAYO Test ID

SFGP

EPIC Test ID
LAB5327

 

Reporting Name

Spotted Fever Group Ab, IgG, IgM, S

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of spotted fever group rickettsial infections

Testing Algorithm

For more information see Acute Tick-Borne Disease Testing Algorithm.

Method Name

Immunofluorescence

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

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.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject

Reference Values

IgG: <1:64

IgM: <1:64

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

CPT Code Information

86757 x 2

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
SFGP Spotted Fever Group Ab, IgG, IgM, S 90260-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
84342 Spotted Fever Group Ab, IgG, S In Process
84346 Spotted Fever Group Ab, IgM, S In Process

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US 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.

Report Available

Same day/1 to 3 days

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.