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The Coccidioides antibody immunodiffsion test is used for the in vitro determination of precipitating antibodies to Coccidioides TP and F antigens. It is used as an aid in the diagnosis of Coccidioidomycosis.
Fungal Immunodiffusion
The result is not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.
Serum: Collect serum specimens in serum separator or red top tube. Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes, then centrifuge. Pipette serum into a plastic screw cap vial.
Serum: 0.25 mL per antibody
Positive samples will automatically reflex to a titer.
Any specimen types other than serum.
Refrigerated/Frozen
Ship on dry ice or frozen packs for next day service. Monday-Friday delivery.
Testing is performed on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Serum: 3 days from setup