Test Overview
Test Methodology

Immunodiffusion

Test Usage

Establish presence of antibody to Blastomyces.

Reference Range *

Negative.

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

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 SBL (8237) (serum), Mayo CBL (81541) (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.

Yellow Top Tube
Normal Volume
0.5 mL serum or CSF
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL serum or CSF
Additional Information

Test sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.

Billing
CPT Code
86612
Fee Code
20268
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