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Test Code LAB1235673 Histoplasma Antibody Complement Fixation and Immunodiffusion, Serum

Important Note

Mayo code is HISER


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1.1 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.


Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of active histoplasmosis

Testing Algorithm

For more information see Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm.

Reporting Name

Histoplasma Ab CompFix/ImmDiff, S

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

See Specimen Required

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject

Reference Values

Anti-Yeast Antibody by Complement Fixation:

Negative (positive results reported as titer)

 

Antibody by Immunodiffusion:

Negative (positive results reported as band present)

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

2 to 7 days

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86698 x2

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
HISER Histoplasma Ab CompFix/ImmDiff, S 90227-0

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
621214 Histoplasma Yeast CompFix, S 20574-0
621215 Histoplasma Immunodiffusion, S 90232-0

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

-Kidney Transplant Test Request

-Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916)