Test Details

Mnemonic

QFGM

Ordering Code

3700021

CPT-4 Code(s)

86638 x 4, plus 86638 each titer performed, at additional cost

Specimen Information

Collect

Serum separator tube (SST)

Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge, separate serum from cells and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw capped plastic vial.

Alternate Specimen

Serum: Red top

Minimum Volume

0.2 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Stability

Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology

Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA)
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Reference Range

<1:16 titer
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Performing Laboratory

Quest
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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