Histoplasma Galactomannan Antigen, Urine

Test Code

HISGA

Alias/See Also

LAB11148

CPT Codes
<p>87385</p>

Preferred Specimen

Specimen Type: Urine

Collection Container/Type: Sterile container

Submission Container/Tube: Sterile container

Specimen Volume: 10 mL

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature:7 days

Refrigerated: 14 days

Frozen: 30 days

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 2-4 days

Report Available

2-4 days

Reference Range

<0.2 ng/mL

Clinical Significance

Histoplasma galactomannan is frequently detected in urine from patients with disseminated histoplasmosis.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

Last Updated: February 17, 2023

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