Test Code LAB1232024 Coccidioides Antibody, Complement Fixation and Immunodiffusion, Spinal Fluid
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterReporting Name
Coccidioides Ab, CompF/ImmDiff, CSFSpecimen Type
CSFSpecimen Required
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Submit specimen from collection vial 2.
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | OK |
Gross lipemia | OK |
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
Frozen | 14 days |
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.2 mL
Special Instructions
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysReport Available
3 to 6 daysReference Values
COMPLEMENT FIXATION
Negative
If positive, results are titered.
IMMUNODIFFUSION
Negative
Results are reported as positive, negative, or equivocal.
Useful For
Diagnosing coccidioidomycosis using spinal fluid specimens
Testing Algorithm
For more information see Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm.
CPT Code Information
86635 x 3
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
CCOC | Coccidioides Ab, CompF/ImmDiff, CSF | 88745-5 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
81542 | Coccidioides Ab, CompF, CSF | 13917-0 |
21002 | Coccidioides, IgG, ImmDiff, CSF | 94662-4 |
21001 | Coccidioides, IgM, ImmDiff, CSF | 94663-2 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.
Disease States
- Coccidioidomycosis