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Fungal Abs with reflex to Blastomyces dermatitidis Abs by Immunodiffusion, CSF

Order Name Fung CSF Rfx Blasto
Test Number: 6907325
Revision Date 08/17/2020
Test Name Methodology LOINC Code
Fungal Abs with reflex to Blastomyces dermatitidis Abs by Immunodiffusion, CSF
Complement fixation (CF)  
SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS
Specimen Specimen Volume (min) Specimen Type Specimen Container Transport Environment
Preferred 2 mL (1 mL) CSF (Cerebrospinal Fluid) Sterile Screwtop Container Room Temperature
Instructions Specimen Type: Sterile container
Specimen Storage: Room temperature
Specimen Collection: Not Available
Special Instructions: Testing referred to Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease QDICA#6004
Specimen Stability: Ambient: 7 days, Refrigerated : 14 days, Frozen: 30 days
GENERAL INFORMATION
Clinical Use Negative fungal serology does not rule out the possibility of current infection. If Blastomyces antibodies are equivocal or positive by EIA then Blastomyces Immunodiffusion will be added. Additional charges apply.
Reflex Test:
Order Code: 6907341 ".Reflex Blastomyces dermatitidis ID, CSF"
Result Code: 6907601 ".Rflx Blast CSF".
LOINC: 51741-7 
Notes Labcorp Test Code: 823855
CPT Code(s) 86698x2 86612, 86606
Service Provided By Labcorp Oklahoma, Inc.
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