Aliases
Q fever
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Test Name
Coxiella burnetii PCR
Test Code
COXRO
Methodology
Real-time PCR
Overview/Supplementary
This test detects Coxiella burnetii. Results from this assay are presumptive only.
Turn Around Time
1-3 days
Specimen Requirements
Nucleic Acid.
For additional requirements and specimen types, call the IDL emergency response on-call phone 612-282-3723.
Special Considerations
Call IDL emergency response on-call phone 612-282-3723 before ordering this test.
This organism is reportable and submission of clinical materials is required by the MN Reportable Disease Rule 4605.7000 - 4605.7900 (https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/reportable/rule/index.html).
Transport/Stability
Store and ship at ambient (8°C to 25°C) or refrigeration (2°C to 8°C) temperature.
Interface/Codes
LOINC: 23024-3
Test Resource ID
888