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Test ID: COXIS    
Coccidioides Antibody Screen with Reflex, Serum

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Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful

Detection of antibodies to Coccidioides immitis/posadasii

 

This assay should not be used as a screen for the general population nor for monitoring response to therapy.

Highlights

Alongside other routine laboratory testing, including fungal culture, this test may be used as an aid for the diagnosis of infection with Coccidioides species.

Reflex Tests Lists tests that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial tests.

Test IDReporting NameAvailable SeparatelyAlways Performed
RSCOCCoccidioides Ab, CompF/ImmDiff,SYes, (order SCOC)No

Testing Algorithm Delineates situations when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.

If result is positive, then Coccidioides by complement fixation and immunodiffusion will be performed at an additional charge.

 

See Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm in Special Instructions.

Special Instructions Library of PDFs including pertinent information and forms related to the test

Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test

COXIS: Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

RSCOC: Complement Fixation (CF)/Immunodiffusion (ID)

NY State Available Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.

Yes

Reporting Name Lists a shorter or abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test

Coccidioides Ab Screen w/Reflex, S

Aliases Lists additional common names for a test, as an aid in searching

Coccidioides, Serum
San Joaquin Valley Fever
Coccidioides immitis
Coccidioides posadasii
Fungal Serology