QFGM – “Q Fever (Coxiella burnetii) AB (IgG, IgM) w/reflex to Titer” replaced by QFGMR – “Q Fever (Coxielle burnetii) AB (IgG,IgM) w/reflex to Titer”

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Inactivated/Replace Test

Effective Date

06/23/2026

Included in Report

WML Test Directory Update | June 2026

Replacement Test

Q FEVER (COXIELLA BURNETII) AB (IgG,IgM) W/REFLEX TO TITER

Inactivated Test Details

Mnemonic

QFGM

Ordering Code

3700021

CPT-4 Codes(s)

86638 x 4, plus 86317 each titer performed, at additional cost

Replacement Test Details

Mnemonic

QFGMR

Ordering Code

3401152

CPT-4 Codes(s)

86638 x 4, plus 86317 each titer performed, at additional cost

Turnaround Time
3 - 6 days
Performed
Tuesday - Saturday
Legacy Code
QFGMR
Example Report
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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

Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA) (CF), Anticomplement Immunofluorescence, Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA), Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
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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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Interface Map for QFGMR

Test Name Ordering Code Result Code Component Name LOINC Code AOE Prompt Units
Q Fever (Coxielle burnetii) AB (IgG,IgM) w/reflex to Titer3401152
3401153Q Fever IgG Phase I Scr32644-7No
3401154Q Fever IgG Phase II Scr31314-8No
3401156Q Fever IgM Phase I Scr32645-4No
3401157Q Fever IgM Phase II Scr31315-5No
3401158Q Fever IgG Phase I Titer9708-9No
3401159Q Fever IgG Phase II Titer9709-7No
3401161Q Fever IgM Phase I Titer9710-5No
3401162Q Fever IgM Phase II Titer9711-3No

The CPT codes provided are for general informational purposes only and are based on an interpretation of AMA guidance. It is the sole responsibility of the billing party to determine CPT codes. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the paying party.

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