Test ID QFP Q Fever Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum
Useful For
Diagnosing Q fever
Special Instructions
Method Name
Indirect Immunofluorescence
Reporting Name
Q Fever Ab, IgG and IgM, SSpecimen 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) Performed
Monday through Friday
Performing Laboratory

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 |
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 daysNY State Approved
YesTesting Algorithm
See Infective Endocarditis: Diagnostic Testing for Identification of Microbiological Etiology in Special Instructions.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.