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MVista(R) Histoplasma Quantitative Antigen, EIA (58792)

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Synonyms

Histoplasma Capsulatum Antigen EIA

Specimen Type

See Collection Instructions

Performing Lab

Quest forwards to Mira Vista

Epic ID

Other Reference Test

Lab Test Days

Monday-Friday

Standard TAT

1-2 Days

Collection Information

Specimen Required

0.5-2 mL Random Urine

Container Type

Sterile Container

Collection Instructions

List all antifungal agents patient is receiving. Serum collected in a (red-top) tube, plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or sodium heparin (green-top) or 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube; CSF or Bronchial lavage/wash (BAL) in a sterile screw cap container is also acceptable.

Processing Information - Lab Use Only

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK

Specimen Stability

Room Temp=14 Days; Refrigerated=14 Days; Frozen=Indefinite

Rejection Criteria

Samples in transport media; Fixative or isolator tubes; Tissue; Biopsy; Sputum; Tracheal Aspirate; FNA; Bone Marrow Aspirate; Bronchial Brush; Stool

Test Volume Required

2 mL Random Urine

Minimum Test Volume

0.5 mL Random Urine

Comments

Interfering substances and cross-reactivities include sodium hydroxide and sputolysin. Cross-reactivity occurs between blastomycosis and histoplasmosis and in paracoccidioidomycosis, penicillosis, coccidioidomycosis, aspergillosis and sporotrichosis.