Histoplasma Antibody, Complement Fixation, CSF

Message

Interfaced

Test Code

CSFHIST

Quest Code

5297

Includes

Yeast Phase Antibody and Mycelial Phase Antibody

Preferred Specimen

1 mL CSF

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Transport Container

Sterile screw-cap vial

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 icteric

Methodology
Complement Fixation (CF)

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

Mon-Fri

Reference Range

Yeast Phase Antibody	<1:1 titer
Mycelial Phase Antibody	<1:1 titer

Interpretive Criteria

<1:1	Antibody Not Detected
≥1:1	Antibody Detected

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.