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Test ID BLAST Blastomyces Antibody, Enzyme Immunoassay, Serum

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of blastomycosis

Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Reporting Name

Blastomyces Ab, EIA, S

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


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 Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

86612

86612 (if applicable)

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
BLAST Blastomyces Ab, EIA, S 7816-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
BLAST Blastomyces Ab, EIA, S 7816-2

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

Report Available

1 to 3 days

NY State Approved

Yes

Reflex Tests

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

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.

Forms

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