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Blastomyces Antibody, Immunodiffusion
MessagePerformed at QNI
Test Code 932
Test Code 932
Test Code
BLASTO
Quest Code
932
Alias/See Also
932
CPT Codes
86612
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
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: Tue-Sat
Report Available
3-7 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.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
