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HelpTest Code HIBC Histoplasma/Blastomyces Panel, Spinal Fluid
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Submit specimen from collection vial 1.
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of histoplasmosis or blastomycosis meningitis
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HICSF | Histoplasma Ab CompFix/ImmDiff, CSF | Yes | Yes |
| CBL | Blastomyces Ab Immunodiffusion, CSF | Yes | Yes |
Testing Algorithm
For more information see Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm
Special Instructions
Reporting Name
Histoplasma/Blastomyces Panel,CSFSpecimen Type
CSFSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
HISTOPLASMA ANTIBODY
Anti-Yeast antibody by Complement Fixation: Negative (positive results reported as titer)
Antibody by Immunodiffusion: Negative (positive results reported as titer)
BLASTOMYCES ANTIBODY IMMUNODIFFUSION
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 to 7 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86698 x2
86612
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| HIBC | Histoplasma/Blastomyces Panel,CSF | 91683-3 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 15134 | Blastomyces Immunodiffusion (CSF) | 51741-7 |
| 621217 | Histoplasma Yeast CompFix, CSF | 27209-6 |
| 621218 | Histoplasma Immunodiffusion, CSF | 91682-5 |