Histoplasma & Blastomyces Antigen, Urine

Synonyms

  • HISTOPLASMA & BLASTOMYCES AG, URINE
  • LAB14544

Cerner Name

Histoplasma & Blastomyces Ag, Urine

Clinical Info


This test detects Histoplasma and Blastomyces antigen in urine, without differentiation between the 2 fungal pathogens.
This test aids in the diagnosis of histoplasmosis or blastomycosis alongside other routine methods, including culture, molecular testing, and serology.
This test can be used to monitor response to antifungal therapy.

Specimen Sources

Urine, Clean Catch

Specimen Types

Urine

Specimen Volume

3 mL  Random Urine

Container

Urine Random

Collection Instructions

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.

Transport Instructions

Refrigerated Temperature

Specimen Stability

Ambient 7 days
Refrigerated (preferred): 14 days
Frozen 28 days

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Days Performed

TAT: 2-4 Days

Performing Laboratories

Mayo Medical Laboratories

CPT

87449

PDM

255567

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
HISTOPLASMA/BLASTOMYCES AG HISTBLASTAG HISTOPLASMA BLASTOMYCES AG Histoplasma/Blastomyces Ag Result, Urine
HISTOPLASMA/BLASTOMYCES AG VALUE HISTBLASTVAL HISTOPLASMA BLASTOMYCES AG VALUE Histoplasma/Blastomyces Ag Value, Urine

Result Interpretation

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.

Forms
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