Fungal Antibodies by ID
| Sunquest Code: | FUNGID | ||
| Epic Code: | LAB6480 | Epic Name: | Fungal Aby by ID |
| Methodology: | Immunodiffusion | ||
| Test Includes: | Aspergillus spp, Blastomyces dermatitidis, Histoplasma spp, Coccidioides | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 3-6 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1 mL |
| Container: | Red or gold (gel) (Red (no gel)) |
| Causes for Rejection: | Body fluid |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Within 2 hours of collection, centrifuge and aliquot 1 mL, 0.4 mL. 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: | 50164 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Not detected. |
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