Rickettsia Rickettsii IgG/IgM ()
Department: Virology
Test Synonym(s): LAB6398, RMSF, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
Test Components: Rickettsia rickettsii IgG; Rickettsia rickettsii IgM
CPT Codes: 86757 x2
Methodology: IFA
Reference Range: <1:64
Tube Type: Red top
Specimen: Blood
Alternate Specimen: None
Pediatric Requirements: 1 mL
Volume: 2mL
Minimum Volume: 1mL
Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: Specimen must be refrigerated
Reasons for Rejection: Contamination, hemolysis, lipemia, anticoagulant
Days Performed: Monday - Friday
Times Performed: Morning
TAT: Results same day
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