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Test ID COXIS Coccidioides Antibody Screen with Reflex, Serum

Useful For

Detecting antibodies to Coccidioides immitis/posadasii

 

This assay should not be used for monitoring response to therapy.

Highlights

Alongside other routine laboratory testing, including fungal culture, this test may be used as an aid for the diagnosis of infection with Coccidioides species.

Method Name

COXIS: Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

RSCOC: Complement Fixation (CF)/Immunodiffusion (ID)

Reporting Name

Coccidioides Ab Screen w/Reflex, S

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

1.7 mL

Specimen Stability Information

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

Reference Values

Negative

 

Reference value applies to all ages

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86635

86635 x3 (if appropriate)

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
COXIS Coccidioides Ab Screen w/Reflex, S 40712-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
COXQ2 Coccidioides Ab Screen, S 40712-2

Test Classification

This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
RSCOC Coccidioides Ab, CompF/ImmDiff,S Yes, (order SCOC) No

Testing Algorithm

If result is reactive, then Coccidioides by complement fixation and immunodiffusion will be performed at an additional charge.

 

For more information see Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm.

Report Available

1 to 7 days

NY State Approved

Yes

Disease States

  • Coccidioidomycosis

Forms

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