Test Code SFGP SFGP Spotted Fever Group Antibody, IgG and IgM, Serum
Additional Codes
Mayo Test ID |
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SFGP |
Reporting Name
Spotted Fever Group Ab, IgG, IgM, SUseful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of spotted fever group rickettsial infections
Testing Algorithm
For more information see Acute Tick-Borne Disease Testing Algorithm.
Method Name
Immunofluorescence
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
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Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Special Instructions
Reference Values
IgG: <1:64
IgM: <1:64
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
CPT Code Information
86757 x 2
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
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SFGP | Spotted Fever Group Ab, IgG, IgM, S | 90260-1 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
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84342 | Spotted Fever Group Ab, IgG, S | In Process |
84346 | Spotted Fever Group Ab, IgM, S | In Process |