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HelpTest ID CBL Blastomyces Antibody Immunodiffusion, Spinal Fluid
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Submit specimen from collection vial number 2 (preferred), 3, or 4.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.
Useful For
Detection of antibodies in spinal fluid specimens from patients with blastomycosis
Specimen Type
CSFSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 to 5 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86612