Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Synonyms
Weil-Felix; Proteus OX-2; Proteus OX-19; Proteus OX-K; Febrile Agglutinins; Typhus Fever
Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest
Epic ID
LAB01404
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
1-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-2 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 7 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis; Gross lipemia
Test Volume Required
1 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.2 mL Serum
Included Tests
Rickettsia (RMSF) Antibodies (IgG, IgM) with Reflex to Titers; Rickettsia (Typhus Fever) Antibodies (IgG, IgM) with Reflex to Titers; If Rickettsia (RMSF) screen is detected, IgG or IgM, the appropriate Titer will be performed. If Rickettsia (Typhus Fever) screen is detected, IgG or IgM, the appropriate Titer will be performed.
CPT Codes
86757 (x4); 86757(x2)
Revised
09-07-22
Initials
DM