Histoplasma capsulatum DNA, Real-Time PCR

Test Code

90249

Alias/See Also

LAB00982

CPT Codes
<strong>This test is not available for New York patient testing.</strong>

Preferred Specimen

5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

Whole blood collected in: ACD (yellow-top) tube • 1 mL frozen in a transport tube: Bronchial alveolar lavage (BAL)/wash, CSF, random urine, or tissue

Transport Container

EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated (cold packs)

Specimen Stability

Whole blood
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Bronchial lavage/wash, CSF, random urine, tissue
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 7 days

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

Whole blood in heparin or fixed tissue

Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction

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.

This test is not available for New York patient testing.

Setup Schedule

Mon-sat

Report Available

1-2 days

Reference Range

Not detected

Clinical Significance

To aid in the diagnosis of histoplasma pulmonary infection and disseminated disease.

Performing Laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

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.