Rickettsia (RMSF) Antibodies (IgG, IgM) with Reflex to Titers

The Rickettsia (RMSF) Antibodies (IgG, IgM) with Reflex to Titers test contains 1 test with 2 biomarkers.

Rickettsia (RMSF) Antibodies (IgG, IgM) with Reflex to Titers

Alternative Name: Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Spotted Fever Typhus

Clinical Significance: Rickettsia (RMSF) Antibodies (IgG, IgM) with Reflex to Titers - Antigen specific IgG and IgM titers allow rapid diagnosis of infection by any of the spotted fever group of rickettsial agents. This group of agents include R. rickettsii (Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever) and R. akari (rickettsial pox), both seen in the continental United States.

Includes: If Rickettsia (RMSF) Antibodies (IgG, IgM) is Detected, the appropriate Titer will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 86757 per titer performed).

Methodology: Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)

Reference Range(s)

  Screen Titer
RMSF (IgG) Not detected <1:64
RMSF (IgM) Not detected <1:64

 

The following is a list of what is included in the item above. Click the test(s) below to view what biomarkers are measured along with an explanation of what the biomarker is measuring.

Also known as: Rickettsia Rmsf IgGIgM WRefl To Titers

Rmsf IgG

Rmsf IgM

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