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HelpTest Code HISER Histoplasma Antibody Complement Fixation and Immunodiffusion, Serum
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Children's Mercy Hospital
Note:
CMH Collection : 2 mL in Red Gel vacutainer
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of active histoplasmosis
Testing Algorithm
For more information see Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm.
Special Instructions
Method Name
Complement Fixation (CF)/Immunodiffusion (ID)
Reporting Name
Histoplasma Ab CompFix/ImmDiff, SSpecimen Minimum Volume
See Specimen Required
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Reference Values
Anti-Yeast Antibody by Complement Fixation:
Negative (positive results reported as titer)
Antibody by Immunodiffusion:
Negative (positive results reported as band present)
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86698 x2