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HelpTest Code SBL Blastomyces Antibody Immunodiffusion, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Useful For
Detection of antibodies in serum specimens from patients with blastomycosis
Method Name
Immunodiffusion (ID)
Reporting Name
Blastomyces Ab, Immunodiffusion, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 to 5 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86612