Fungal Abs with reflex to Blastomyces dermatitidis Abs by Immunodiffusion, CSF
Order Name
Fung CSF Rfx Blasto
Test Number: 6907325
Revision Date 08/17/2020
Test Number: 6907325
Revision Date 08/17/2020
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Fungal Abs with reflex to Blastomyces dermatitidis Abs by Immunodiffusion, CSF
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Complement fixation (CF) |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (1 mL) | CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) | Sterile Screwtop Container | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Specimen Type: Sterile container Specimen Storage: Room temperature Specimen Collection: Not Available Special Instructions: Testing referred to Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease QDICA#6004 Specimen Stability: Ambient: 7 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 30 days |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Clinical Use | Negative fungal serology does not rule out the possibility of current infection. If Blastomyces antibodies are equivocal or positive by EIA then Blastomyces Immunodiffusion will be added. Additional charges apply. Reflex Test: Order Code: 6907341 ".Reflex Blastomyces dermatitidis ID, CSF" Result Code: 6907601 ".Rflx Blast CSF". LOINC: 51741-7 |
| Performing Labcorp Test Code | 823855 |
| Notes | Labcorp Test Code: 823855 |
| CPT Code(s) | 86698x2 86612, 86606 |
| Lab Section | Reference Lab |