Histoplasma Antibody, CSF

Test Overview

Test Methodology

Complement Fixation (CF)/Immunodiffusion

Test Usage

Aiding in the diagnosis of Histoplasma meningitis in spinal fluid specimens

Reference Range *

Negative

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

Test Limitations

Cross-reacting antibodies with coccidioidomycosis or blastomycosis may cause false-positive results for Histoplasmosis.

Test Details

Days Set Up

Monday - Friday

Analytic Time

3 - 9 days

Soft Order Code

HICSF

Laboratory

Sendout

Reference Laboratory

Mayo HICSF

Section

Special Testing

Specimen Requirements

Collection Instructions

Collect CSF in a sterile tube. Seal tightly and parafilm to prevent leakage, or transfer to screw capped aliquot tube (preferred). Send to Specimen Processing refrigerated. For MLab client use only

Normal Volume

1 mL CSF

Minimum Volume

0.8 mL CSF

Storage Temperature

Refrigerated preferred, frozen acceptable

Additional Information

Test performed by Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Billing

CPT Code

86698 x 3

Fee Code

AA538 x3