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Histoplasma antibodies
Test CodeLAB795
Quest Code
37094
Alias/See Also
Histoplasma Antibody Panel, CF and ID, Serum (37094X)
CPT Codes
86698 (x3)
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
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 • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric
Methodology
Complement Fixation (CF) • Immunodiffusion (ID)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Sets up 5 days a week.
Report Available
Reports in 2 days.
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
Histoplasmosis, caused by infection by H. capsulatum, is usually asymptomatic or mild. Some patients develop chronic pulmonary histoplasmosis or acute disseminated histoplasmosis that is often life-threatening. Immunodiffusion testing detects antibodies in approximately 70% of patients with histoplasmosis, and complement fixation testing detects antibodies in approximately 90% of patients.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042