Test ID CHIST Histoplasma Antibody, Spinal Fluid
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Submit specimen from collection vial 2.
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of Histoplasma meningitis using spinal fluid specimens
Method Name
Complement Fixation (CF)/Immunodiffusion
Reporting Name
Histoplasma Ab, CSFSpecimen Type
CSFSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
MYCELIAL BY COMPLEMENT FIXATION (CF)
Negative (positives reported as titer)
YEAST BY CF
Negative (positives reported as titer)
ANTIBODY BY IMMUNODIFFUSION
Negative (positives reported as band present)
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 to 7 daysPerforming Laboratory

Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
86698 x 3
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
CHIST | Histoplasma Ab, CSF | 91684-1 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
15118 | Histoplasma Mycelial (CSF) | 27220-3 |
15119 | Histoplasma Yeast (CSF) | 27209-6 |
15120 | Histoplasma Immunodiffusion (CSF) | 91682-5 |