Test Overview
Test Methodology
Immunodiffusion
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
Soft Order Code
MBLAC
MiChart Code
Blastomyces Ab Immunodiffusion, CSF
Synonyms
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
Mayo CBL
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect CSF in a sterile vial. (Preferably one with a screw cap) Wrap the top of the tube in parafilm to prevent leakage. Send to Specimen Processing refrigerated
Normal Volume
0.5 mL CSF
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL CSF
Storage Temperature
Refrigerated preferred, frozen acceptable
Additional Information
Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Billing
CPT Code
86612
Fee Code
20268
NY State Approved
No