Update Type: Test Down or Delayed
Test Updated: 01/06/2022
Test Overview
Test Methodology
EIA
Test Usage
Establish presence of antibody to Blastomyces.
Reference Range *
Negative.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Monday - Friday
Analytic Time
2 - 5 days
Soft Order Code
MBLAS
Synonyms
- Fungal Antibody, Blastomyces
- FIDBX
- BLASTOMYCES IMMUNODIFFUSION
- MBLAS
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo BLAST (serum), Mayo Zw242, # 3000231 (CSF)
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in a red top or SST tube. Centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate. CSF is also acceptable.
Normal Volume
1 mL serum or CSF
Minimum Volume
0.8 mL serum or CSF
Additional Information
Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.
Billing
CPT Code
86612
Fee Code
20268