Rickettsia rickettsii/typhi IgG IFA
IGeneX
Sample type: Serum
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
The Rickettsia Immunofluorescent Assay (IFA) is designed to detect Rickettsia-specific antibodies in human serum. These species include R. ricketsii and R. typhi, known to cause Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Murine Typhus, respectively. Titers rise during the first two to four weeks of illness and decline over the next six to 12 months.
- Rickettsia rickettsii IgG
- Rickettsia typhi IgG
Estimated days for results: Results should arrive 10 business days after the lab receives samples.
10 business days
Before You Start
- Please read the test preparation and collection instructions here.
- Sample collection must be performed by a phlebotomist.
Day Before Collection
- Ensure you are well hydrated.
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
