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TEST ID BLAST Blastomyces Antibody, Enzyme Immunoassay, Serum

Reporting Name

Blastomyces Ab, EIA, S

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Collection Container/Tube:

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.8 mL

Specimen Stability Information

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

Testing Algorithm

If result is equivocal or positive, Blastomyces antibody by immunodiffusion will be performed at an additional charge.

 

For more information see Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm.

Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Heat inactivated specimen Reject

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
SBL Blastomyces Ab, Immunodiffusion, S Yes, (SBL) No

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Specimen Retention Time

14 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86612

86612 (if applicable)

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of blastomycosis