ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0050164: Fungal Antibodies by ID

Test Mnemonic: FUNG PPT
Methodology: Immunodiffusion

Performed: Sun-Fri

Reported: 2-4 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: One 4 mL SST.

Transport: 1 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL)  Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.15 mL serum at 2-8°C.

Remarks: Separate serum from cells ASAP.

Unacceptable Conditions: Body fluid.

Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

Reference Interval:
 
Test Number Components Reference Interval
0050171Aspergillus Antibody by ID None detected
0050172Blastomyces Antibody by ID None detected.
0050183Coccidioides Antibody by ID None detected.
0050174Histoplasma Antibody by ID None detected.
 

Interpretive Data:
Refer to individual components.



Note:
Negative fungal serology does not rule out the possibility of current infection.

CPT Code(s):
86606 Aspergillus; 86612 Blastomyces; 86635 Coccidioides; 86698 Histoplasma

 

 

 
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