Blastomyces Antibody

Message

Sendout, Mayo test code: BLAST

Test Code

LAB786

Alias/See Also

Blastomycosis
Fungal Serology
BLAST

CPT Codes
86612

Includes

If result is equivocal or positive, Blastomyces antibody by immunodiffusion (Mayo test code: SBL) will be performed at an additional charge.

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum from a gold serum gel tube

Minimum Volume

0.8 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Red tube

Instructions

Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.

Transport Container

Plastic vial

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated (preferred): 14 days
Frozen: 14 days

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

Gross hemolysis: Reject
Gross lipemia: Reject
Heat inactivated specimen: Reject

Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1-3 days

Limitations

A negative result does not rule out blastomycosis.

Cross-reactivity may occur with other fungal infections, such as Aspergillus, Coccidioides, or Histoplasma.

Reference Range

Included with report

Clinical Significance

Aiding in the diagnosis of blastomycosis

Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories, Rochester, Minnesota

Additional Information
Blastomyces Antibody, Enzyme Immunoassay, Serum

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.