Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD60824Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Coccidioides Antibody, CF and ID, Serum
Also known as: Valley Fever
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Infection by Coccidioides immitis can produce a spectrum of disease, with most patients being asymptomatic and some developing disseminated disease, including pneumonia and meningitis.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
False‑negatives may occur in patients with solitary pulmonary lesions. Patients with active histoplasmosis may generate cross reactions. Elevated serum antibodies may be present in patients with meningeal coccidiomycosis.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Other)
Biomarkers
Coccidioides antibody (CF/ID)
ProteinCF titer + ID precipitating antibodies (IgM/IgG) • Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
Result Turnaround Time
3-6 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |