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Fungal Antibodies by Immunodiffusion
0050164
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Ordering Recommendation
Not recommended. Refer to individual fungus-related tests appropriate to patient exposure.
Mnemonic
FUNG PPT
Methodology
Qualitative Immunodiffusion
Performed
Sun-Fri
Reported
2-4 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum separator tube.
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.15 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Body fluid.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval
| Test Number |
Components |
Reference Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 0050171 | Aspergillus spp. Antibodies by Immunodiffusion | None detected |
| 0050172 | Blastomyces dermatitidis Antibodies by Immunodiffusion | None detected. |
| 0050183 | Coccidioides immitis Antibodies by Immunodiffusion | None detected. |
| 0050174 | Histoplasma spp. Antibodies by Immunodiffusion | None detected. |
Interpretive Data
Refer to individual components.
No compliance statements are in use for this test.
Note
Negative fungal serology does not rule out the possibility of current infection.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
86606; 86612; 86635; 86698
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 0050171 | Aspergillus spp. Abs, Precipitin | 5052-6 |
| 0050172 | Blastomyces dermatitidis Abs, Precipitin | 5058-3 |
| 0050174 | Histoplasma spp. Abs, Precipitin | 5218-3 |
| 0050183 | Coccidioides immitis Abs, Precipitin | 5095-5 |
* Component test codes cannot be used to order tests. The information provided here is not sufficient for interface builds; for a complete test mix, please click the sidebar link to access the Interface Map.
Aliases
- Aspergillus spp. Abs
- Precipitin
- Precipitin Blastomyces dermatitidis Abs
- Precipitin Coccidioides immitis Abs
- Precipitin Histoplasma spp. Abs
Fungal Antibodies by Immunodiffusion
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