Specimen Requirements
Title
Blastomyces Antibody, Immunodiffusion
Specimen Requirement
Collect SST/1.0 mL serum, after 30 minutes of clotting, promptly centrifuge and send.
Methodology
Immunodiffusion
Stability
Room temp: 7 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 30 days
Reference Range
The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.
Turnaround
5-8 days performed Tuesday-Saturday
Clinical Use
Blastomycosis, caused by the fungus Blastomyces Dermatitidis, occurs most commonly in men ages 20-69 years. Infection may be transient or lead to chronic, progressive pulmonary disease.
Test Code
BLIDF