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22377 Blastomyces Antibody

Blastomyces Antibody
Test Code: BLASTO
Synonyms/Keywords
Blastomyces, antibody, serology
Useful For
The serological diagnosis of fungus infections due to Blastomyces dermatitidis.
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
​No ​Serum Red Top Tube (RTT) or Serum Separator Tube (SST) ​ ​ 1.0 mL​ 0.5 mL​ 0.5 mL​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum​ ​ Refrigerate​ 3 days​
Frozen > 3 days​
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
 Lipemic samples​
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield​ Wednesday​ 3 days​ Immunodiffusion ​
Test Information
​This test uses radial immunodiffusion to identify antibodies to B. dermatitidis in patient sera.
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield ​ Negative​
Interpretation

​B. dermatitidis is reported as Positive or Negative.

Detectable antibody levels may not be present in patients with early, primary infections (first 3-6 weeks) or in immunosuppressed patients.  Antibodies to H. capsulatum or C. immitis can cross-react to cause false positive reactions in this test.  Results should thus be considered in their entirety together with other diagnostic and clinical information.

Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
86612​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Synonyms/Keywords
Blastomyces, antibody, serology
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
​Centricity ​Blastomyces Ab
​Cerner ​Blastomyces Antibody
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Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
​No ​Serum Red Top Tube (RTT) or Serum Separator Tube (SST) ​ ​ 1.0 mL​ 0.5 mL​ 0.5 mL​
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum​ ​ Refrigerate​ 3 days​
Frozen > 3 days​
Rejection Criteria
Gross hemolysis
 Lipemic samples​
Useful For
The serological diagnosis of fungus infections due to Blastomyces dermatitidis.
Reference Range Information
Performing Location Reference Range
Marshfield ​ Negative​
Interpretation

​B. dermatitidis is reported as Positive or Negative.

Detectable antibody levels may not be present in patients with early, primary infections (first 3-6 weeks) or in immunosuppressed patients.  Antibodies to H. capsulatum or C. immitis can cross-react to cause false positive reactions in this test.  Results should thus be considered in their entirety together with other diagnostic and clinical information.

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Performing Laboratory Information
Performing Location Day(s) Test Performed Analytical Time Methodology/Instrumentation
Marshfield​ Wednesday​ 3 days​ Immunodiffusion ​
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Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
86612​ ​ ​ ​ ​
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.