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HelpTest ID HIBC Histoplasma/Blastomyces Panel, Spinal Fluid
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Submit specimen from collection vial 1.
Secondary ID
621305Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of histoplasmosis or blastomycosis meningitis
Testing Algorithm
For more information see Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm
Special Instructions
Specimen Type
CSFSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
HISTOPLASMA ANTIBODY
Anti-Yeast antibody by Complement Fixation: Negative (positive results reported as titer)
Antibody by Immunodiffusion: Negative (positive results reported as titer)
BLASTOMYCES ANTIBODY IMMUNODIFFUSION
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86698 x2
86612