MVista® Coccidioides Antigen Quantitative EIA

Test Code

19448

CPT Codes
87449<br><strong>This test code is for non-New York patient testing. For New York patient testing, refer to test code 93348.</strong>

Preferred Specimen

1.2 mL plasma collected in a sodium heparin (green-top) or sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube OR other body fluids collected in a sterile leak-proof container

Minimum Volume

0.8 mL

Instructions

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Plasma: Centrifuge for 15 minutes and pipette into a transport tube.

Note: Ship next day service Monday-Friday delivery.

Limitations:
The result is not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.

Cross reactions are seen with histoplasmosis, blastomycosis and paracoccidioidomycosis. Sputolysin, sodium hydroxide, and potassium hydroxide treatment degrade the analyte detected in the assay.

Low positive cross-reactions can occur in patient populations with rheumatoid arthritis.

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 28 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 60 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Samples in transport media, fixative or isolator tubes • Non-pipettable specimens • Tissue • Biopsy • Sputum • Bronchial brush • Tracheal aspirate • FNA • Bone marrow • Aspirate or stool

Methodology
Quantitative Sandwich Enzyme Immunoassay

FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by MiraVista Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 1-2 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.