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Test ID HICSF Histoplasma Antibody Complement Fixation and Immunodiffusion, Spinal Fluid

Method Name

Complement Fixation (CF)/Immunodiffusion (ID)


Ordering Guidance


This test should be ordered if patient is seropositive for Histoplasma antibodies in serum.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Sterile vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions: Submit specimen from collection vial number1.


Reporting Name

Histoplasma Ab CompFix/ImmDiff, CSF

Specimen Type

CSF

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
CSF Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Report Available

3 to 7 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
HICSF Histoplasma Ab CompFix/ImmDiff, CSF 91684-1

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
621217 Histoplasma Yeast CompFix, CSF 27209-6
621218 Histoplasma Immunodiffusion, CSF 91682-5

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

Testing Algorithm

For information see Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

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 x2

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.8 mL

Reference Values

Anti-Yeast Antibody by Complement Fixation: Negative

 

Antibody by Immunodiffusion: Negative