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