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
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA)
Reference Range
<1:16 titer
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes