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HelpTest Code FMTAG Murine Typhus Antibodies, IgG
Specimen Required
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red or SST
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL serum in a screw-capped vial, shipped frozen.
Useful For
Detect antibodies following infection with murine typhus.
Reporting Name
Murine Typhus Antibodies, IgGSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 30 days |
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | Mild Reject; Gross Reject |
| Lipemia | Mild Reject; Gross Reject |
| Icterus | NA |
| Other | Plasma, bacterially contaminated samples |
Reference Values
Reference Interval:
Negative <1:64
Present or Past 1:64
Recent/Active >1:64
Day(s) Performed
Thursday
Report Available
1 to 8 daysPerforming Laboratory
LabCorp BurlingtonCPT Code Information
86757
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FMTAG | Murine Typhus Antibodies, IgG | 5324-9 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FMTAG | Murine Typhus Antibodies, IgG | In Process |