Test Code LAB786 Blastomyces Antibody, Enzyme Immunoassay, Serum
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of blastomycosis
Reporting Name
Blastomyces Ab, EIA, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
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
Report Available
1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterTest 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.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 |
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
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.