Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Synonyms
Histoplasma Capsulatum Antigen EIA
Specimen Type
See Collection Instructions
Performing Lab
Quest forwards to Mira Vista
Epic ID
LAB09761
Lab Test Days
Monday-Friday
Standard TAT
3-5 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.5-1.2 mL Random Urine
Container Type
Sterile Container
Collection Instructions
List all antifungal agents patient is receiving. 1.2-0.5 mL Serum collected in a (red-top) tube, plasma collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) or sodium heparin (green-top) or 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube; 0.8 mL CSF or 0.5 mL Bronchial lavage/wash (BAL) in a sterile screw cap container is also acceptable.
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerate-OK/Frozen-OK/Ambient-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: 14 Days; Refrigerated: 14 Days; Frozen: Indefinite
Rejection Criteria
Stored in transport media; Tissue; Sputum; Bronchial brushings; Stool; Fine needle aspiration; Biopsy; Tracheal or bone marrow aspirate; Fixative or isolator tubes; If specimen is too viscous to pipette
Test Volume Required
1.2 mL
Minimum Test Volume
0.5-0.8 mL
Comments
IInterfering substances and cross-reactivities include sodium hydroxide and sputolysin. Cross-reactivity occurs between blastomycosis and histoplasmosis and in paracoccidioidomycosis, penicillosis, coccidioidomycosis, aspergillosis and sporotrichosis.
CPT Codes
87385
Revised
11/10/23
Initials
SA