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HelpOrderable Name CBL Blastomyces Antibody Immunodiffusion, Spinal Fluid
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Submit specimen from collection vial 1.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.
Useful For
Detection of antibodies in spinal fluid specimens from patients with blastomycosis
Method Name
Immunodiffusion (ID)
Specimen Type
CSFSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 to 5 daysCPT Code Information
86612