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HelpTest ID FMTAG Murine Typhus Antibodies, IgG
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red or SST
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL serum in a screw-capped vial, shipped frozen.
Useful For
Detect antibodies following infection with murine typhus.
Method Name
Indirect Fluorescent Antibody (IFA)
Reporting Name
Murine Typhus Antibodies, IgGSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 30 days | |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
Reference Values
Reference Interval:
Negative <1:64
Present or Past 1:64
Recent/Active >1:64
Day(s) Performed
Thursday
Report Available
1 to 8 daysPerforming Laboratory
LabCorp BurlingtonCPT Code Information
86757
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FMTAG | Murine Typhus Antibodies, IgG | 5324-9 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FMTAG | Murine Typhus Antibodies, IgG | In Process |