Histoplasma Fungal Serology (Sendout)
General Information
- Lab Name
- Histoplasma Fungal Serology (Sendout)
- Lab Code
- RHSTG
- Epic Ordering
- Histoplasma Fungal Serology (Sendout)
- External Test Id
- 0050627
- Description
Ordering Recommendation: Aids in the diagnosis of histoplasmosis. The immunodiffusion component of this test detects total antibodies against the H and M antigens of Histoplasma capsulatum. The complement fixation component of this test detects total antibodies to mycelial and yeast antigens of Histoplasma.
Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of acute specimens.
Ordering Note: For testing on CSF samples, refer to Fungal Antibody Panel, CSF (Sendout) [RCFAP].
- References
- ARUP Laboratories Histoplasma Antibodies by Complement Fixation and Immunodiffusion
- Synonyms
- 0050627, ASP, CF, Complement Fixation, Fungal Antibody, Fungal Serology, Histoplasma, ID, Immunodiffusion, Precipitin
- Components
-
Code Name RHISMC Histoplasma Mycelia by CF RHISYC Histoplasma Yeast by CF RHISID Histoplasma Antibodies by ID
Interpretation
- Method
Semi-Quantitative Complement Fixation/Immunodiffusion
- Reference Range
- See individual components
- Ref. Range Notes
Reference Intervals:
Histoplasma Antibodies by ID Not detected Histoplasma Mycelia Antibodies by CF <1:8 Histoplasma Yeast Antibodies by CF <1:8 - References
- ARUP Laboratories Histoplasma Antibodies by Complement Fixation and Immunodiffusion
- Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
- Specimen Type
- Blood
- Collection
-
6 mL blood in RED TOP tube or GOLD SST
- Handling Instructions
Outside Laboratories: Centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a separate plastic vial within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate serum.
Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles); Ambient: 48 hrs.
Unacceptable Conditions: Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.
- Quantity
-
requested: 2 mL serum
minimum: 0.8 mL serum
Processing
- Processing
Centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a separate plastic vial within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate serum.
Sendouts:- Order ARUP Test: 0050627.
- Interfaced: Yes. [Interface Number: 602; Department: ARPR]
- If parallel testing will be performed:
- Mark serum samples as "acute" or "convalescent," as appropriate. Convalescent samples must be received by ARUP within 30 days from receipt of the acute sample.
- For the convalescent order, enter instructions in the modifier before batching sample. Comment: Run parallel testing with acute sample collected (MM/DD/YY).
Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles); Ambient: 48 hrs.
Unacceptable Conditions: Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.
Performance
- LIS Dept Code
- Sendouts ARUP Lab (RF) (ARPR)
- Performing Location(s)
-
Sendout ARUP Laboratories, Inc.
800-522-2787500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108 - Frequency
- Performed: Sunday - Saturday. Reported: 3-6 days.
- Available STAT?
- No
Billing & Coding
- CPT codes
- 86698x3
- LOINC
- 22347-9
- Interfaced Order Code
- UOW5074