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HelpTest Code CBL Blastomyces Antibody Immunodiffusion, Spinal Fluid
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Submit specimen from collection vial number 2 (preferred), 3, or 4.
Useful For
Detection of antibodies in spinal fluid specimens from patients with blastomycosis
Method Name
Immunodiffusion (ID)
Reporting Name
Blastomyces Ab Immunodiffusion, CSFSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 to 5 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86612