Test ID FMVCO MVista Coccidioides Antigen EIA
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Reporting Name
MVista Coccidioides Ag, USpecimen Type
Urine2 mL urine shipped refrigerate
Note: Sputolysin and Sodium Hydroxide are interfering substances.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
---|---|---|
Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
Ambient | 14 days | |
Frozen |
Reference Values
Reference interval: None Detected
Results reported as ng/mL in 0.07 - 8.2 ng/mL range
Results above 8.2 ng/mL are reported as 'Positive, Above the Limit of Quantification’
Cautions
Interfering Substances & Cross-Reactivities:
Sputolysin, sodium hydroxide and potassium hydroxide treatment degrade the analyte detected in the assay. Cross-reactions are seen with histoplasmosis, blastomycosis and paracoccidioidomycosis.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 daysPerforming Laboratory
MiraVista DiagnosticsTest 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
87449