Ordering Recommendation
Mnemonic
COX A AB
Methodology
Complement Fixation
Performed
Varies
Reported
3-8 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Plain red or serum separator tube (SST).
Specimen Preparation
Transfer 2 mL serum to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 1 mL)
Test is not performed at ARUP; separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
Storage/Transport Temperature
Room temperature. Also acceptable: Refrigerated or frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions
Remarks
Stability
Ambient: 1 week; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
By report
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
Performed by non-ARUP Laboratory
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
86658 x6
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2002933 | Coxsackie A2 Antibody | 9753-5 |
2002934 | Coxsackie A4 Antibody | 9754-3 |
2002935 | Coxsackie A7 Antibody | 9755-0 |
2002936 | Coxsackie A9 Antibody | 9757-6 |
2002937 | Coxsackie A10 Antibody | 9750-1 |
2002938 | Coxsackie A16 Antibody | 6688-6 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
Coxsackie A Antibodies (Serotypes 2, 4, 7, 9, 10 and 16), Serum
Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease Inc.