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HelpTest Code HBAGM Histoplasma and Blastomyces Antigen, Enzyme Immunoassay, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | HIBAG |
| Epic ID | LAB3738 |
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.2 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Frozen | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 72 hours |
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Note:
Transport refrigerated.
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Heat-inactivated specimen | Reject |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Useful For
Diagnosing Histoplasma capsulatum or Blastomyces dermatitidis infection, without differentiation between the organisms, using serum specimens
Monitor antigen levels following initiation of antifungal treatment
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysReference Values
Histoplasma/Blastomyces Antigen Result:
Not detected
Histoplasma/Blastomyces Antigen Value:
Not detected
Detected: <1.5 ng/mL
Detected: 1.5-25.0 ng/mL
Detected: >25.0 ng/mL
Reference values apply to all ages.
CPT Code Information
87449