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HelpTest 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Medical Laboratories in Rochester
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 or approved 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.Testing Algorithm
See Infective Endocarditis: Diagnostic Testing for Identification of Microbiological Etiology in Special Instructions.