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HelpTest Code UHBAG Histoplasma and Blastomyces Antigen, Enzyme Immunoassay, Urine
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot tube, 5 mL (T914)
Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen, with no preservative.
2. Do not centrifuge to remove particulates.
Secondary ID
621248Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Specimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
2.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Turbid Colored |
Reject |
Reference Values
Histoplasma/Blastomyces Antigen Result:
Not detected
Histoplasma/Blastomyces Antigen Value:
Not detected: 0.0 ng/mL
Detected: <1.3 ng/mL
Detected: 1.3-20.0 ng/mL
Detected: >20.0 ng/mL
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
87449
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen: