HISTOPLASMA ANTIGEN, SERUM
| Synonyms: | Histoplasma Ag; Histoplasma capsulatum Antigen |
| Computer Code: | (RHISS) |
| Specimen Collection: | 4 mL blood (red top tube). Must be delivered to Special Chemistry immediately. |
| Minimum Volume: | 1.5 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge, remove serum, refrigerate. Remove serum from cells within 45 minutes of collection. Min 0.5 mL serum. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | |
| Routine TAT: | 7 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 87385 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |