Blastomyces Ab, Immunodiffusion

Message

Sendout, Mayo test code: SBL

Test Code

LAB5211912

Alias/See Also

Blastomycosis
Immunodiffusion Serology for Fungi
SBL

CPT Codes
86612

Preferred Specimen

0.5 mL serum from gold serum gel tube

Minimum Volume

0.3 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Red tube

Instructions

Centrifuge and aliquot serum into 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

Methodology
Immunodiffusion

FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule

Monday through Friday

Report Available

2-5 days

Limitations

The Mayo experience with the immunodiffusion test is that it is positive in fewer cases of blastomycosis than the 70% to 85% reported elsewhere.

Patients with histoplasmosis may have low-titered cross reactions.

Reference Range

Included with report

Clinical Significance

Detection of antibodies in serum specimens from patients with blastomycosis.

Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories, Rochester, Minnesota

Additional Information
Blastomyces Antibody Immunodiffusion, 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.