Fungal Antibody Panel 2, ID and CF

Test Code

36563

CPT Codes
86612, 86635, 86698 (x2), 86606 (x3)

Includes

Aspergillus Antibodies, Immunodiffusion
Blastomyces Antibody, Immunodiffusion
Coccidioides Antibody (IgG), Immunodiffusion
Histoplasma Antibody, Complement Fixation

Preferred Specimen

2 mL serum

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

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

See individual assays

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 3 to 6 days.

Clinical Significance

This panel is designed to assist in determining the causative agent in cases of suspected fungal-associated respiratory infections

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.