Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF), IgG

Test ID: 

706339

CPT code:

86757

Synonyms:

Rickettsia rickettsii
•RMSF, IgG, Quantitative

Clinical Use:

Establish the diagnosis of infection due to Rickettsia in the spotted fever group

Specimen Type:

Serum

Requested Volume: 

0.4 mL

Minimum Volume: 

0.2 mL

Container Type: 

Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube

Patient Preparation: 

Collection:

Storage Instructions:

Room temperature

Stability Requirements:

Expected Turnaround Time:

1 to 2 Days

Rejection Criteria

Lipemia; hemolysis; bacterial contamination