Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD72422Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 90859
Coccidioides Monitor Panel, Serum
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Positive results suggest coccidioides infection, indicating ongoing or prior exposure to Coccidioides species; useful for monitoring patient antibody levels over time.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Other
Biomarkers
Coccidioides antibody titer (by complement fixation)
OtherCF Titer • Other • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
2-5 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Container
Transport tube
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis • Lipemia
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |