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Test Code BLAST Blastomyces Antibody, Enzyme Immunoassay, Serum

Additional Codes

Torrance Memorial Laboratories Test Code:  113387985

Reporting Name

Blastomyces Ab, EIA, S

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of blastomycosis

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.

Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


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 Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Heat inactivated specimen Reject

Reference Values

Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

1 to 3 days

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

Test 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.

Reflex Tests

Test ID Reporting Name Available Separately Always Performed
SBL Blastomyces Ab, Immunodiffusion, S Yes, (SBL) No

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.