Histoplasma and Blastomyces Antigen, Enzyme Immunoassay, Serum, Mayo, RefLab
Alternate Names
Blastomyces dermatitidis serum antigen, Histoplasma capsulatum antigen
SoftLab Order Code
HIBAG
Epic Order Name
Histoplasma and Blastomyces Antigen, Enzyme Immunoassay, Serum, Mayo, RefLab
Epic Order ID
LAB4219
Tests Included
This test detects Histoplasma and Blastomyces antigen in serum, without differentiation between the 2 fungal pathogens.
Laboratory
Reference Lab
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
SST (Gold Top Serum Separator Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
Plain Red (Serum Tube)
RST (Orange Top Serum Separator Tube)
Red/Black Speckle top (Serum Tube)
Collecting Volume
3.0 mL
Minimum Collecting Volume
2.4 mL
Storage or Stability
Refrigerated
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis, gross lipemia, gross icterus, heat inactivated specimens