{"product_id":"valley-fever-129","title":"Valley Fever (Coccidioides Screen)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe Valley Fever test is a specialized screen used to detect antibodies against Coccidioidomycosis, a fungal infection caused by spores found in the soil of the Southwestern United States. This panel looks for two different types of antibodies to determine if you have a current infection or if you were exposed to the fungus in the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhat This Test Covers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003eIgM Antibodies: These are the first antibodies the body produces. A positive result usually indicates a recent or active infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003eIgG Antibodies: These develop later and typically stay in your system for a long time. They indicate a past exposure or a long-term infection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Order This Test?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003ePersistent Cough or Fever: Used if you have desert flu symptoms like a dry cough, chest pain, or fatigue that won't go away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003eRegional Exposure: Essential for residents or travelers in Arizona, California, and the Southwest who develop respiratory issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003eSkin Rashes: Often ordered when a patient develops painful red bumps on the shins or joints alongside flu-like symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003eRule Out Pneumonia: Helps determine if lung inflammation is caused by a fungus rather than common bacteria or viruses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFast and Private Results\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"\u003ePreparation: No fasting is required for this test.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"\u003eTurnaround Time: Results are typically available within 3 to 5 business days, as this specialized testing may take longer than routine screens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"\u003eConfidential: Your results are delivered securely to your private portal and are not shared with insurance providers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Healthstyles Southwest Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47878988169386,"sku":"129","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/7644\/3562\/files\/valleyfever.jpg?v=1768189001","url":"https:\/\/healthstylelabs.com\/products\/valley-fever-129","provider":"Healthstyle Labs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}