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Blastomyces Antibody, Immunodiffusion, Serum (BLAID)
Test CodeLAB786
Quest Code
932
CPT Codes
86612
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum on gold top tube
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
Plain red top tube
Transport Container
Transport tube
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 or lipemia
Methodology
Immunodiffusion (ID)
Setup Schedule
Monday-friday
Report Available
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
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