Coxiella burnetii (Q Fever), Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood

Alphabetical Test listing

Coxiella burnetii (Q Fever), Molecular Detection, PCR, Blood-994

Test name:

Test number:

994

Excellian order number:

LAB994

Abbreviation:

MSO

Alternate names:

Q Fever
C. burnetii
Coxiella burnetii

Useful for:

Aiding in the diagnosis of Coxiella burnetii infection (ie, Q fever)

Specimen type:

EDTA whole blood

Collection container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Volume:

1 mL

Minimum volume:

0.5 mL

Collection instructions:

Immediately following collection, mix sample thoroughly by gently inverting 8 - 10, times to prevent clotting

Transport container:

Lavender (EDTA), 4mL

Transport and stability:

Refrigerated (preferred) - 7 days

Frozen - 7 days

Specimen retention time:

1 week

Performing lab:

Mayo Clinic Laboratories (CBBRP): R-NX

Days set up:

Mo, We, Fr

TAT:

2 - 7 days

Method:

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Reference ranges:

Negative

Clinical information:

A positive result indicates the presence of Coxiella burnetii DNA.

A negative result indicates the absence of detectable C burnetii DNA, but does not negate the presence of the organism and may occur due to inhibition of PCR, sequence variability underlying primers or probes, or the presence of C burnetii DNA in quantities less than the limit of detection of the assay.

CPT codes:

87798

LCD/NCD:

90443-3; 31208-2

Date created:

02/08/2023

Review date:

02/10/2023