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 |