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TEST ID SFGP Spotted Fever Group Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum

Reporting Name

Spotted Fever Group Ab, IgG, IgM, S

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

Testing Algorithm

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

Method Name

Immunofluorescence

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

Report Available

Same day/1 to 3 days

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86757 x 2

Forms

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

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of spotted fever group rickettsial infections