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23114 Francisella tularensis Serology (SS02023)

Francisella tularensis Serology (SS02023)
Test Code: MISC
Synonyms/Keywords
Tularemia Antibody​
Test Components
IgG and IgM antibodies to Francisella tularensis.​
Useful For
To diagnose infection with Francisella tularensis in individuals with exposure history and/or skin ulcerations consistent with tularemia.​
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
Serum​ ​Red Top Tube (RTT) Serum Separator Tube (SST)​ 3 mL​ ​0.5 mL ​
Collection Processing Instructions
Specimens should be shipped to arrive at the laboratory before 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or before 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Packages arriving after these hours or on Sundays may be subjected to unfavorable temperatures which could affect antibody recovery.​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
​Serum ​ Refrigerate​ ​24 hours
​Frozen ​Indefinite
Interference

Cross-reactions may occur between Brucella and Francisella species. Positive test indicates current infection; low titers may indicate a previous exposure to Francisella or a related organism.​

Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene​ Once per week​ ​2-8 days Microagglutination​
Reference Lab
Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene
Test Information

​Tularemia in humans is incidental and is usually the result of interaction with wild animals and their environs. The organism penetrates the skin and an ulcer forms at the site of penetration which may persist for several months.

Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene​

Negative: <1:40

Equivocal: 1:80

Positive: > or = to 1:160 on a single serum (or 4-fold increase in titer between acute and convalescent paired sera)​

Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​86668 ​ ​ ​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
Tularemia Antibody​
Test Components
IgG and IgM antibodies to Francisella tularensis.​
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
Serum​ ​Red Top Tube (RTT) Serum Separator Tube (SST)​ 3 mL​ ​0.5 mL ​
Collection Processing
Specimens should be shipped to arrive at the laboratory before 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or before 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Packages arriving after these hours or on Sundays may be subjected to unfavorable temperatures which could affect antibody recovery.​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
​Serum ​ Refrigerate​ ​24 hours
​Frozen ​Indefinite
Interference

Cross-reactions may occur between Brucella and Francisella species. Positive test indicates current infection; low titers may indicate a previous exposure to Francisella or a related organism.​

Useful For
To diagnose infection with Francisella tularensis in individuals with exposure history and/or skin ulcerations consistent with tularemia.​
Test Components
IgG and IgM antibodies to Francisella tularensis.​
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene​

Negative: <1:40

Equivocal: 1:80

Positive: > or = to 1:160 on a single serum (or 4-fold increase in titer between acute and convalescent paired sera)​

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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene​ Once per week​ ​2-8 days Microagglutination​
Reference Lab
Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene
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Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​86668 ​ ​ ​ ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.