Blastomyces Ab, ID
Test Mnemonic
BLSTID
CPT Codes
- 86612 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
5058-3
Includes
- Blastomyces, ID
Performing Laboratory
n/a
Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.3 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.1 mL |
Stability
Environmental Condition | Description |
---|---|
Ambient | 1 day |
Refrigerated | 7 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Days Performed
Mon, Wed
Turnaround Time
2 - 7 days
Methodology
Name | Description |
---|---|
Immunodiffusion (ID) |
Reference Range
Clinical Info
Blastomyces antibody test by Immunodiffusion may be used as an aid in diagnosis of infection with the dimorphic fungus Blastomyces dermatitidis. Blastomyces serology has low overall diagnostic sensitivity especially in localized disease. Immunodiffusion test is more specific but less sensitive than complement fixation test. Clinical and epidemiological correlation is required.