Histoplasma Galactomannan Ag, Urine

Test Code
UHISTG


Quest Code
91212


CPT Codes
87385

Preferred Specimen
10 mL urine collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Temperature
Room temperature


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


Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 2-4 days


Reference Range
<0.2 ng/mL


Clinical Significance
Histoplasma galactomannan is frequently detected in urine from patients with disseminated histoplasmosis.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042




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