Specimen Type
Serum
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics San Juan Capistrano
Epic ID
Other Reference Test
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
1-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
1-4 mL Blood
Container Type
Red Top (No Additive)
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 4 Days; Refrigerated: 7 Days; Frozen: 30 Days
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Serum
Included Tests
Rickettsia Antibodies (IgG, IgM) with Reflex to Titers, Rickettsia (Typhus Fever) Antibodies (IgG, IgM) with Reflex to Titers, Q Fever (Coxiella burnetii) 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. If Q Fever screen is positive, IgG or IgM Phase I or Phase II, the appropriate Titer will be performed
CPT Codes
86638 (x4), 86757 (x4); 86757; 86757; 86638
Revised
09-27-22