Ordering Recommendation
Aids in the diagnosis of coccidioidal meningitis. For comprehensive diagnostic testing that includes immunoassay (IgM and IgG), complement fixation, and immunodiffusion, refer to Coccidioides Antibodies Panel, CSF (3000061).
Mnemonic
Methodology
Complement Fixation/Immunodiffusion
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
2-6 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
CSF.
Transfer 2 mL CSF to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL). Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens.
Refrigerated.
Other body fluids. Contaminated, hemolyzed, xanthochromic, or severely lipemic specimens.
Mark specimens plainly as "acute" or "convalescent".
Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval
Test Number |
Components |
Reference Interval |
---|---|---|
Coccidioides by Immunodiffusion, CSF | None detected. | |
Coccidioides Ab by CF, CSF | Less than 1:2 |
Interpretive Data
Refer to report.
Modified FDA
Note
The immunodiffusion component of this test uses culture filtrates of Coccidioides immitis and includes CF and TP antigens.
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
86635 x2
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0050711 | Coccidioides Ab by CF, CSF | 13917-0 |
3000064 | Coccidioides by Immunodiffusion, CSF | 21209-2 |
Aliases
- CF
- Coccidioides immitis
- Coccidioidomycosis
- TP
- Valley fever