Histoplasma Antibodies, CSF




Test Mnemonic

HISTCS

CPT Codes

  • 86698 - QTY (2)

Aliases

  • Histoplams Ab, Complement Fixation, CSF

Includes

  • Yeast Phase Antibody
  • Mycelial Phase Antibody

Performing Laboratory

Focus Laboratories MRL


Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
1 mLCerebrospinal fluid (CSF)Sterile container AmbientCollect in a sterile screw-cap container

Minimum Specimen Requirements

Volume Type Container Collect Temperature Transport Temperature Special Instructions
0.5 mL     

Stability

Environmental Condition Description
Ambient7 days
Refrigerated14 days
Frozen30 days

Days Performed

Tue - Sat

Turnaround Time

3 - 6 days

Methodology

Name Description
Complement Fixation (CF) 

Special Info

CSF Histoplasma should be run in parallel with serum.

Clinical Info

Aid in diagnosis and prognosis of histoplasmosis.