Test ID: FCOCC
Coccidioides Antibodies, IgG & IgM by ELISA
NY State Approved 
Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching
Specimen Type Describes the specimen type needed for testing
Specimen Required Defines the optimal specimen. This field describes the type of specimen required to perform the test and the preferred volume to complete testing. The volume allows automated processing, fastest throughput and, when indicated, repeat or reflex testing.
Submit only one of the following:
Serum
Draw blood in a plain, red-top tube(s). (Serum gel tube is acceptable.) Separate from cells within 2 hours of collection. Send 2 mL of serum refrigerate in a plastic vial.
CSF
Submit 2 mL of spinal fluid (CSF). Send refrigerate in a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume Defines the amount of specimen required to perform an assay once, including instrument and container dead space. Submitting the minimum specimen volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory or perform reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum specimen volume may result in a QNS (quantity not sufficient) result, requiring a second specimen to be collected.
Reject Due To Identifies specimen types and conditions that may cause the specimen to be rejected
| Hemolysis: | Mild reject; Gross reject |
| Thawing: | CSF: Warm reject; Cold reject Serum: Warm OK < 48 hours; Cold OK |
| Lipemia: | Mild OK; Gross reject |
| Icterus: | NA |
| Other: | Contaminated |
Specimen Stability Information Provides a description of the temperatures required to transport a specimen to the laboratory. Alternate acceptable temperature(s) are also included.
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Varies | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 365 days | |
| Ambient | 48 hours |
Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
Coccidioides Antibody, IgG by ELISA IV (<=0.9)
0.9 IV or less: Negative – No significant level of Coccidioides IgG antibody detected.
1.01 – 1.4 IV: Equivocal – Questionable presence of Coccidioides IgG antibody detected. Repeat testing in 10 – 14 days may be helpful.
1.5 IV or greater: Positive – Presence of IgG antibody to Coccidioides detected, suggestive of current or past infection.
IgG antibodies usually appear by the third week of infection and may persist for years. Both tube precipitin (TP) and CF antigens are represented in the ELISA tests.
Coccidioides Antibody, IgM by ELISA IV (<=0.9)
0.9 IV or less: Negative – No significant level of Coccidioides IgM antibody detected.
1.0 – 1.4 IV: Equivocal – Questionable presence of Coccidioides IgM antibody detected. Repeat testing in 10 – 14 days may be helpful.
1.5 IV or greater: Positive – Presence of IgM antibody to Coccidioides detected, suggestive of current or recent infection.
In most symptomatic patients, IgM antibodies usually appear by the second week of infection and disappear by the fourth month. Both tube precipitin (TP) and CF antigens are represented in the ELISA tests.
Test Performed by: ARUP Laboratories
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Day(s) and Time(s) Test Performed Outlines the days and times the test is performed. This field reflects the day and time the sample must be in the testing laboratory to begin the testing process and includes any specimen preparation and processing time required before the test is performed. Some tests are listed as continuously performed, which means assays are performed several times during the day.
Monday through Friday
Analytic Time Defines the amount of time it takes the laboratory to setup and perform the test. This is defined in number of days. The shortest interval of time expressed is "same day/1 day," which means the results may be available the same day that the sample is received in the testing laboratory. One day means results are available 1 day after the sample is received in the laboratory.
Maximum Laboratory Time Defines the maximum time from specimen receipt at Mayo Medical Laboratories until the release of the test result
Performing Laboratory Location The location of the laboratory that performs the test
CPT Code Information Provides guidance in determining the appropriate Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code(s) information for each test or profile. The listed CPT codes reflect Mayo Medical Laboratories interpretation of CPT coding requirements. It is the responsibility of each laboratory to determine correct CPT codes to use for billing.
86635 – Cocci IgM
86635 – Cocci IgG
LOINC® Code Information Provides guidance in determining the Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC) values for the result codes returned for this test or profile.
| Result ID | Reporting Name | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
| Z2719 | Coccidioides Antibody, IgG by ELISA | In Process |
| Z2720 | Coccidioides Antibody, IgM by ELISA | In Process |
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