Fungal Antibodies by CF with Reflex to Blastomyces dermatitidis Antibodies by Immunodiffusion
| Sunquest Code: | FUNGAR | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB8010 | Epic Name: | Fungal Antibodies |
| Synonyms: | Fungus; Fungal Antibodies by CF | ||
| Methodology: | Complement fixation, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, immunodiffusion. | ||
| Test Includes: | Aspergillus Antibody, Coccidiodes Antibody, Histoplasma Mycelia Antibody, Histoplasma Yeast Antibody by CF. Blastomyces Antibody by EIA with reflex to immunodiffusion. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 2-6 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Parallel testing is preferred. Label samples as acute or convalescent. Convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.4 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) [Alternate Containers: Red (no gel)] |
| Causes for Rejection: | Hemolyzed, icteric or lipemic specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.6 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 48 hours at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 3000235 |
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