Coxiella burnetti (Q Fever), NAAT

Data Value
Method

Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (q-PCR) Amplification of Coxiella burnetti (Q Fever) DNA.
CPT Code N/A
Preferred Specimen
  • EDTA (purple top) whole blood collected in acute phase before administration of antibiotics.
  • Environmental swabs (Dacron® polyester)
Specimen Container
  • Clinical – Purple Top EDTA tube (5-7mls)
  • Environmental - Screw Top Polypropylene tube
Specimen Identification Label specimen with patient’s first and last name, DOB and date/time of collection.
Special Instructions Alert NSHL staff (Microbiology or Emergency Response) when sending specimen for testing.
Shipping Requirements Store and ship refrigerated (2-8 °C) temperature. Do not freeze
Sample Rejection Criteria
  • Inappropriate specimen transport
  • Mislabeled / Unlabeled specimen
Turn-around-time N/A