Blastomyces dermatitidis Antibodies Panel by EIA with Reflex to Immunodiffusion
Abbrev Code: | BABPCF | ||
Order Code: | LAB6842 | Order Name: | Blastomyces ABY Panel CF and ID CSF |
Methodology: | ELISA and immunodiffusion | ||
CPT Codes: | 86612 x1 | ||
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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