Methodology
Quantitative Enzyme Immunoassay ( EIA)
Synonyms
Coccidiomycosis
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
ARUP forwards to Mira Vista
Epic ID
LAB07957
Lab Test Days
Varies
Standard TAT
3-4 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
3-4 mL Blood, 0.5-1 mL Random Urine, 0.5-1 mL BAL or 0.8-1 mL CSF
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
Plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top), sodium heparin (green-top), lithium heparin (green-top) or sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube or serum collected in a (red-top tube) or serum separator tube (SST) is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Tem: 28 Days; Refrigerated: 28 Days (Preferred); Frozen: Indefinitely
Test Volume Required
2 mL Serum or Plasma; 1 mL Random Urine; 1 mL BAL; 1 mL CSF
Minimum Test Volume
1.2 mL Serum or Plasma; 0.5 mL Random Urine; 0.5 mL BAL; 0.8 mL CSF
Processing Instructions
Complete an ARUP requisition and submit with specimen refrigerated. Indicate source in comments, on specimen and on requisition. Call Apollo Courier Service for pick-up Monday-Friday.
CPT Codes
87449
Revised
5/11/23
Initials
SA