HISTOAG
Histoplasma Quantitative Antigen (BAL or CSF)
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Sterile container
Specimen Type:
BAL or CSF
Preferred Volume:
1 mL of CSF or 1 mL of BAL
Minimum Volume:
0.8 mL of CSF or 0.5 mL of BAL
Store and Transport:
Room Temperature
Stability:
Room temperature - 14 days
Refrigerated - 14 days
Frozen - Indefinitely
Unacceptable Condition:
Specimen too viscous to pipette.
CPT Codes:
87385 - Histoplasma Quantitative Ag (EAP 30021598)
Method:
EIA
Reference Ranges:
Reflex Test :