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Blastomyces Antibody Panel, CF and ID
Test Code70070
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 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)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat; Report available: 3-6 days
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.
