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Blastomyces Antibody, Immunodiffusion, Serum
Test Code932
CPT Codes
86612
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Lipemia • CSF • Pleural fluid
Methodology
Immunodiffusion (ID)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 3-6 days
Limitations
Cross reactions are observed in patients with histoplasmosis and coccidioidomycosis.
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
Blastomycosis, caused by the fungus Blastomyces Dermatitidis, occurs most commonly in men ages 20-69 years. Infection may be transient or lead to chronic, progressive pulmonary disease.
