Fungal Antibodies by CF with Reflex to Blastomyces dermatitidis Antibodies by Immunodiffusion
Abbrev Code: | FUNGAR | ||
Order Code: | LAB8010 | Order Name: | Fungal Antibodies |
Synonyms: | Fungus; Fungal Antibodies by CF | ||
Methodology: | Complement fixation, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, immunodiffusion. | ||
CPT Codes: | 86606 x1, 86612 x1, 86635 x1, 86698 x2, 86612 x1 | ||
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 the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 3-7 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, contaminated, or severely 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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