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HelpHistoplasma and Blastomyces Antigen, Enzyme Immunoassay, Urine
Additional Codes
LAB400
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot tube, 5 mL (T914)
Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Collect a random urine specimen, with no preservative.
2. Do not centrifuge to remove particulates.
Specimen Type
UrineSpecimen Minimum Volume
2.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Urine | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days |
| Frozen | 28 days | |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reference Values
Histoplasma/Blastomyces Antigen Result:
Not detected
Histoplasma/Blastomyces Antigen Value:
Not detected: 0.0 ng/mL
Detected: <1.3 ng/mL
Detected: 1.3-20.0 ng/mL
Detected: >20.0 ng/mL
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 to 4 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
87449
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| UHBAG | Histoplasma/Blastomyces Ag, EIA, U | 105123-4 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| UHBAR | Histoplasma/Blastomyces Ag Result | 104871-9 |
| DEXBH | Histoplasma/Blastomyces Ag Value | 104872-7 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen: