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HelpTest ID NBLD0697 Histoplasma and Blastomyces Antigen, Enzyme Immunoassay, Urine
Useful For
Diagnosing Histoplasma capsulatum or Blastomyces dermatitidis infection without differentiation between the organisms
Monitor antigen levels following initiation of antifungal treatment
Specimen Type
UrineSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot tube, 5 mL (T914)
Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen, with no preservative.
2. Do not centrifuge to remove particulates.
Specimen Minimum Volume
2.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 28 days | ||
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Turbid Colored |
Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysMethod Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reporting Name
Histoplasma/Blastomyces Ag, EIA, UPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Secondary ID
621248CPT Code Information
87449
Reference Values
Histoplasma/Blastomyces Antigen Result:
Not Detected
Histoplasma/Blastomyces Antigen Value:
Not Detected: 0.0 ng/mL
Detected: <1.3 ng/mL
Detected: 1.3-20.0 ng/mL
Detected: >20.0 ng/mL
Reference values apply to all ages.
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Sanford Laboratories - Sioux Falls/Rapid City Additional Information:
SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
| 27997 | Histoplasma/Blastomyces Ag Result |
| 27998 | Histoplasma/Blastomyces Ag Value |