Francisella Tularensis IgM and IgG Ab FRANCIS

Synonyms

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Francisella tularensis Antibody

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Francisella tularensis Antibody

Clinical Info

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 Type

Blood

Container

Gold Top Tube

Collection Instructions

Specimen Type:Serum
Container/Tube: Red or SST
Specimen Volume: 1mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel
tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum ambient in
a plastic vial.
Stability
Serum Ambient (preferred) 7 days
Frozen 30 days
Refrigerated 14 days

Transport Instructions

Specimen Stability

Methodology

Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)

Days Performed

Tuesday through Saturday

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Medical Laboratories

CPT

86668 x 2
LOINC Code: 93715-1

PDM

5916125

Result Interpretation

Negative

Forms