Blastomyces dermatitidis Antibody by ID
| Abbrev Code: | BLASAB | ||
| Order Code: | LAB786 | Order Name: | Blastomyces Antibody ID |
| Synonyms: | Fungal Antibody, Blastomyces; Fungus | ||
| Methodology: | Immunodiffusion | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86612 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Sun-Sat; results are reported in 3-6 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) Alternate Containers: Red (no gel) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Body Fluids, hemolyzed or severely lipemic specimens |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Within 2 hours of collection or ASAP, centrifuge and aliquot 0.5 mL, 0.15 mL minimum. Store in refrigerator. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | After separation from cells: 48 hours at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 50172 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | None detected. A positive result may suggest active or recent infection. The test is positive in about 80% of cases. Cross-reactions occur, especially with histoplasmosis. A negative test does not exclude blastomycosis |
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