MVista (TM) Histoplasma Antigen, Quantitative EIA

Message
Submit 1 of the following specimens following standard collection proceduresUrine collected in a sterile leak-proof container Blood collected in a gold serum separator, lavender EDTA or green NaHep tubeCSF collected in a sterile leak-proof container Bronchoalveolar lavage or body fluid collected in a sterile leak-proof container


Test Code
LAB3281 MVSTA


Alias/See Also
MVSTA


CPT Codes
87385

Includes
@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@


Instructions
Processing Instructions (Lab use only): Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes, then centrifuge and pour serum into aliquot tubeCentrifuge EDTA or NaHep tube for 15 minutes and pour plasma into aliquot tubeShip to arrive Monday-Friday using a next day delivery service or 2nd day service. Minimum Testing Volume: 0.5 mL Urine or other Body fluid1.2 mL Serum or Plasma0.8 mL CSF Transport Temperature: Ambient Stability: Ambient: 14 daysRefrigerated : 14 daysFrozen: Indefinitely Causes for Rejection: If specimen is too viscous to pipette Tissue Sputum Bronchial brushings Stool Fine needle aspiration Biopsy Tracheal or bone marrow aspirate stored in transport media Fixative or isolator tubes


Report Available
4-Days


Clinical Significance
1230170719



Last Updated: May 18, 2026


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