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Histoplasma Galactomannan Antigen, Urine
Test Code91212
Alias/See Also
LAB15299
Preferred Specimen
10 mL urine collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 2-4 days
Clinical Significance
Histoplasma galactomannan is frequently detected in urine from patients with disseminated histoplasmosis.
