Epic Code LAB1231985 Francisella tularensis Antibodies, IgG and IgM, ELISA serum

Test Name Alias

LAB1231553 | Tularemia Antibody (Francisella tularensis) | FrancisellaT | Quest: 12707

Interface Order Alias

1231985

Clinical Information

Francisella tularensis Antibody, IgM and IgG, ELISA, Serum - Aiding in the diagnosis of tularemia caused by Francisella tularensis.

This test should not be used as a test of cure as it is not quantitative. Patients may remain seropositive for months to years following resolution of disease.

Specimen Requirements

Collect (preferred specimen): One Gold-top SST tube.
Also acceptable: One plain Red-top tube

Physician Office/Draw Specimen Preparation

Centrifuge to separate serum or plasma from cells within two hours of collection. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube and refrigerate (2-8°C or 36-46°F).

In-Lab Processing

Centrifuge to separate serum or plasma from cells within two hours of collection. Transfer serum to a plastic transport tube and refrigerate (2-8°C or 36-46°F).

Specimen Transport Temperature

Transport: 0.6mL serum, refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F). (Minimum: 0.5 mL)

Rejection Criteria

Gross hemolysis.
Grossly lipemic.
Grossly ictericSpecimens not collected and processed as indicated.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Stability for Testing:

Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): UnacceptableRefrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): 7 days
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): 30 days

Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:

Specimen retention time is determined by the policy of the reference laboratory. Contact the Send Outs Laboratory with any questions.

Test Frequency

Performed: Tuesday, Thursday
Results available in 3-10 days

Reference Range

By report.

Performing Department

Send Outs

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Sent to Quest Diagnostics- Wood Dale, IL

Methodology

Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

CPT

86668 x2

LOINC

IgG 93717-7

IgM 93716-9, 93718-5

Reviewed Date

11/2/2025

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