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HelpTest Code COCCF Coccidioides Antibody, Complement Fixation and Immunodiffusion, Spinal Fluid
Additional Codes
Epic Order Name: COCCIDODES-CSF (aka COCCF)
Sunquest Order Code: COCCF
Epic Px Code: LAB7019
Reporting Name
Coccidioides Ab, CompF/ImmDiff, CSFUseful For
Diagnosing coccidioidomycosis using spinal fluid specimens
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
CSFSpecimen Required
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Submit specimen from collection vial 2.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
COMPLEMENT FIXATION
Negative
If positive, results are titered.
IMMUNODIFFUSION
Negative
Results are reported as positive, negative, or equivocal.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.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 |
Report Available
3 to 6 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
Method Name
Complement Fixation (CF) / Immunodiffusion (ID)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.
Testing Algorithm
For more information see Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm.