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Blastomyces Ab Blood 932

Test Code
BLAST


Alias/See Also
BLAST


CPT Codes
86612

Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum


Minimum Volume
1


Instructions
Collect SST and send serum at room temp.


Transport Container
SST


Transport Temperature
T


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


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Lipemia • CSF • Pleural fluid


Methodology
Immunodiffusion (ID)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 3-6 days


Limitations
Cross reactions are observed in patients with histoplasmosis and coccidioidomycosis.


Reference Range

Negative



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


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153



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