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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
3-6 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: 0.4 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 (INACTIVE as of 11/16/20: Refer to 3001982 in the November Hotline) | None detected. |
| 0050174 | Histoplasma spp. Antibodies by Immunodiffusion | None detected. |
Interpretive Data
Refer to individual components.
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Negative fungal serology does not rule out the possibility of current infection.
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
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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