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HelpTest ID CHIST Histoplasma Antibody, Spinal Fluid
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of Histoplasma meningitis in spinal fluid specimens
Method Name
Complement Fixation (CF)/Immunodiffusion
Reporting Name
Histoplasma Ab, CSFSpecimen Type
CSFSpecimen Required
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
MYCELIAL BY COMPLEMENT FIXATION (CF)
Negative (positives reported as titer)
YEAST BY CF
Negative (positives reported as titer)
ANTIBODY BY IMMUNODIFFUSION
Negative (positives reported as band present)
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday; 6 a.m.
Tuesday through Friday; 9:30 a.m.
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86698 x 3
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| CHIST | Histoplasma Ab, CSF | 91684-1 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 15118 | Histoplasma Mycelial (CSF) | 27220-3 |
| 15119 | Histoplasma Yeast (CSF) | 27209-6 |
| 15120 | Histoplasma Immunodiffusion (CSF) | 91682-5 |
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved or is exempt by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.NY State Approved
YesForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Microbiology Test Request (T244) with the specimen.