Histoplasma & Blastomyces Ag, Urine UHBAF

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Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name	Histoplasma & Blastomyces Ag, Urine
Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name	Histoplasma & Blastomyces Ag, Urine
EPIC Order Name	Histoplasma & Blastomyces Antigen, 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 Type	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
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.
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