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Blastomyces Antibody by ID : 0050172

Mnemonic: BLASTO PPT

Methodology:	Immunodiffusion
Performed:	Sun-Fri
Reported:	2-4 days
Specimen Required:	Collect: One 4 mL serum separator tube. Transport: 0.5 mL serum at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.25 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. Pediatric Collection/Transport: 0.1 mL serum at 2-8°C. Remarks: Separate serum from cells ASAP. Unacceptable Conditions: Body fluids. Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

Reference Interval: None detected.
Interpretive Data:	A positive result may suggest active or recent infection. The test is positive in about 80% of cases. Cross-reactions occur, especially with histoplasmosis. A negative test (none detected) does not exclude blastomycosis.
Note:	This test uses a partially purified "A" antigen of Blastomyces dermatitidis.
CPT Code(s):	86612

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