Test Overview
Test Methodology

Routine testing is performed by the complement fixation method. Immunodiffusion methodology will be used to resolve questions of cross-reactivity, if the specimen has anti-complementary antibodies or if specifically requested in suspected cases of blastomycosis.

Test Usage

To obtain serologic evidence of an immune response (antibody production) to Histoplasma capsulatum, Blastomyces dermatitidis, or Coccidioides immitis.

Reference Range *

Negative. A four-fold or greater rise in titer between acute and convalescent paired specimens, collected 14-21 days apart is consistent with the diagnosis of recent infection. In the presence of high titer against one fungal pathogen, other low level antibody titers may represent a cross-reaction and are not considered significant.

Test Details
Analytic Time

1 - 3 weeks

Soft Order Code
FUNS
MiChart Code
Fungal Serology Panel
Synonyms
  • Blastomyces Antibody
  • Coccidioides Antibody
  • Histoplasma Antibody
  • Blastomyces Ab, Serum.
  • SBLASTO
  • SCOCCI
  • Coccidioides Ab, Serum.
  • SHISTO
  • Histoplasma Ab, Serum.
  • Fungal Serology Panel, Serum
  • FUNSER
Laboratory
Sendout
Reference Laboratory
MDHHS
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

MLabs client requests for this test will be sent to Mayo Medical Laboratories.

Rejection Criteria
Testing for the same test and source is not approved for specimens collected less than 7 days apart.
Plasma is NOT acceptable. Contaminated, grossly hemolyzed or chylous specimens are unacceptable for testing and will be reported as unsatisfactory.
Yellow Top Tube
Normal Volume
4 mL serum
Minimum Volume
3 mL serum
Additional Information

Test sent to Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS); although there is no charge for testing, MLabs charges a handling fee for processing and forwarding specimens to MDHHS.

Billing
CPT Code
99001
Fee Code
20230