Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD19987Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Coccidioides Serology Panel, Serum
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Positive results suggest coccidioides infection, which is useful in the clinical diagnosis of coccidioidomycosis (Valley fever). This panel includes complement fixation (CF) titers and immunodiffusion (ID) antibody detection for both IgG (F antigen) and IgM (TP antigen), providing both acute and chronic infection markers.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Other)
Biomarkers
3 components
Complement Fixation (CF) • OtherImmunodiffusion IgG (Ab to F Antigen) • OtherImmunodiffusion IgM (Ab to TP Antigen) • Other
Result Turnaround Time
4-7 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.4 mL
Container
Transport tube
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |