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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
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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