ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Histoplasma Antigen by EIA, Serum : 0092522

Mnemonic: HISTOAG S

Methodology: Semi-quantitative Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 2 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Submit specimen according to Biological Substance, Category B, shipping guidelines.


Unacceptable Conditions: Urine or any specimen other than serum. Specimens that have been exposed to repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation from cells: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 5 weeks; Frozen: Indefinitely
Reference Interval:
Negative - Less than 2.0 U/mL
Weak Positive - 2.0-4.0 U/mL
Positive - 4.1 or greater U/mL
Interpretive Data:

Refer to Statement A under Testing Information at http://www.aruplab.com.
CPT Code(s): 87385
 
 

 

 

 
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