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HelpTest Code SCOC Coccidioides Antibody, Complement Fixation and Immunodiffusion, Serum
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Reporting Name
Coccidioides Ab, CompF/ImmDiff, SSpecimen Type
SerumOrdering Guidance
This test is a confirmatory assay for positive screening tests (ie, enzyme immunoassay).
The recommended test to evaluate for possible Coccidioides infection is COXIS / Coccidioides Antibody Screen with Reflex, Serum.
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.8 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.2 mL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Specimen Retention Time
14 daysReport Available
4 to 7 daysReference Values
COMPLEMENT FIXATION
Negative
If positive, results are titered.
IMMUNODIFFUSION
Negative
Results are reported as positive, negative, or equivocal.
Useful For
Diagnosis of coccidioidomycosis using serum specimens
CPT Code Information
86635 x 3
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SCOC | Coccidioides Ab, CompF/ImmDiff, S | 87435-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8295 | Coccidioides Ab, CompF, S | In Process |
| 21649 | Coccidioides, IgG, ImmDiff, S | 62459-3 |
| 21648 | Coccidioides, IgM, ImmDiff, S | 62458-5 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.
Disease States
- Coccidioidomycosis