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Histoplasma capsulatum DNA, Real-Time PCR
Test Code90249
CPT Codes
87798 <br /> **This test is not available for New York patient testing**
Preferred Specimen
5 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Whole blood collected in: ACD (yellow-top) tube • 1 mL frozen in a transport tube: Bronchial alveolar lavage (BAL)/wash, CSF, random urine, or > 3mm3 tissue
Instructions
Transport Temperature
Whole blood: Refrigerated (cold packs)
CSF, BAL, urine, or tissue: Frozen
CSF, BAL, urine, or tissue: Frozen
Specimen Stability
Whole blood
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Bronchial lavage/wash, CSF, random urine, tissue
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 7 days
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Bronchial lavage/wash, CSF, random urine, tissue
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 7 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Whole blood in heparin or fixed tissue
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
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
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 2-3 days
Reference Range
Not detected
Clinical Significance
To aid in the diagnosis of histoplasma pulmonary infection and disseminated disease.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
