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Test ID FHST MVista Histoplasma Ag Quantitative EIA


Specimen Required


Submit only 1 of the following specimens:

 

Bronchial Washing

Collect 2 mL of Bronchial Washing in leak proofed container.

Ship refrigerate.

 

Required:

1.      Label specimen appropriately (Bronchial Washing)

  

Body Fluid

Collect 2 mL of Body Fluid in leak proofed container.

Ship refrigerate.

 

Required:

1.       Label specimen appropriately (Type of Body Fluid)

 

Note: MiraVista will test most body fluids with the following disclaimer: The reference range and other method performance specifications have not been established for this test in this type of Body Fluid. The test results should be integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.

 

Note:  Minimum volume does not allow for repeats.


Secondary ID

91957

Method Name

Quantitative Sandwich Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Reporting Name

MVista Histoplasma Antigen

Specimen Type

Varies

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Varies Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Ambient  14 days
  Frozen 

Reference Values

Reference interval: None Detected

 

Reportable Range: Positive Results reported in ng/mL from 0.20 ng/mL to 20.00 ng/mL

 

Positive Results above 20.00 ng/mL are reported as “Above the Limit of Quantification”.

 

Cautions

Cross-reactions are seen with blastomycosis, paracoccidioidomycosis, penicilliosis, less frequently in coccidioidomycosis, rarely in aspergillosis and possibly sporotrichosis.

Sputolysin, sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide treatment degrade the analyte detected in the assay.

 

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

3 to 5 days

Performing Laboratory

MiraVista Diagnostics

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by MiraVista Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.

CPT Code Information

87385

NY State Approved

Yes