Blastomyces Dermatitidis Abs ID
Label Mnemonic: BLASTO
Epic code: LAB2724
Commercial Mailout Laboratory
6240-8 RCP
356-8593
Specimen(s):
Serum
Collection Medium:
Red top tube 5 mL (Clot Activator)
Minimum:
Preferred Minimum: 0.5 mL serum
Absolute Minimum: 0.15 mL serum
Rejection Criteria:
Other body fluids.
Turn Around Time:
3-6 days upon receipt at reference laboratory
Reference Range:
None detected
Interpretive Data:
A positive result may suggest active or recent infection. The test is positive in about 80% of cases. Cross-reactions occur, especially with histoplasmosis. A negative test (none detected) does not exclude blastomycosis.
Methodology:
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay/Immunodiffusion
CPT Code:
86612