Coccidioides Ab, ID
Test Mnemonic
COCIID
CPT Codes
- 86635 - QTY (1)
- 86698 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
43974-5
Includes
- Coccidiodes ID
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 1 day |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Days Performed
Mon, Wed
Turnaround Time
2 - 7 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Immunodiffusion (ID) |
Reference Range
Clinical Info
Coccidioides antibody test by Immunodiffusion may be used as an aid in diagnosis of infection with the dimorphic fungus Coccidioides spp. Cannot exclude acute infection if the specimen collected within 4-6 weeks after onset of signs and symptoms. Immunodiffusion test is more specific but less sensitive than complement fixation test. Clinical and epidemiological correlation is required.