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Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB2552
Epic Description: FUNGAL IMMUNODIFFUSION - BLOOD
Synonym
Aspergillus, Blastomyces, Coccidiodes, Histoplasma
Fungal Immunodiffusion
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with Inert Gel |
6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
| Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No Gel | 6.0 mL | 3.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.4 mL) Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Mark specimens plainly as "acute" or "convalescent."
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.40 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: ARUP Laboratories, Referral code: 0050164
Assay Frequency
Sunday - Saturday
Routine Turnaround Time
6-10 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Please mark tubes as acute or convalescent. Centrifuge specimen. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Transport to laboratory. Refrigerate if holding overnight.
CPT Code Information
86606
86612
86635
86698 x 2