Blastomyces dermatitidis Antibodies Panel by EIA with Reflex to Immunodiffusion
| Sunquest Code: | BABPCF | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6842 | Epic Name: | Blastomyces ABY Panel CF and ID CSF |
| Methodology: | ELISA and immunodiffusion | ||
| Test Includes: | If Blastomyces antibodies are equivocal or positive by EIA, then Blastomyces Immunodiffusion will be added. Additional charges apply. | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 2-6 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | CSF |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.3 mL |
| Container: | Sterile tube |
| Causes for Rejection: | Other body fluids; contaminated, hemolyzed, xanthochromic or severely lipemic specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not centrifuge. Aliquot 1 mL; 0.3 mL minimum into an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Store refrigerated. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
| Stability: | 48 hours at room temperature; 14 days refrigerated; 1 year frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 3000231 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Blastomyces dermatitidis Antibodies:
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