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Blastomyces Antibody Panel, CF and ID

Test Code
70070 (8237)


Alias/See Also
Cerner : Blastomyces Antibody


Preferred Specimen
Red Top


Minimum Volume
0.2 mL


Transport Container
Transport tube


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 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)

Reference Range
Blastomyces Ab, CF<1:8
Blastomyces Ab, IDNegative


Clinical Significance
Blastomycosis caused by the fungus blastomyces dermatididis, occurs most commonly in men ages 20-69 years. Infection may be transient or lead to chronic, progressive pulmonary disease.




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