MVista® Blastomyces Antigen Quantitative EIA

MVista® Blastomyces Antigen Quantitative EIA

Test Code

15109
87449
15109
87449
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
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Clinical Significance

MVista® Blastomyces Antigen Quantitative EIA

Test Resources

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Test Details

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Assay Category

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by MiraVista Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report

LOINC® Codes, Performing Laboratory

Service Area must be determined

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by MiraVista Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.

Reference Range(s)

See Laboratory Report
Service Area must be determined

Preferred Specimen(s)

2 mL random urine

Alternative Specimen(s)

Serum • Plasma collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube, EDTA (lavender-top) tube or 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube • BAL or CSF collected in a sterile screw-cap container

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL urine, BAL or other body fluids • 0.8 mL CSF • 1.2 mL serum or plasma

Collection Instructions

Indicate specimen type and date drawn on test request form. Two unique patient identifiers required on specimen container. List all antifungal agents patient is receiving.

Ship to arrive Monday-Friday using a next day delivery service or 2nd day service. Do not ship by first class mail.

Note: Interfering substances and cross-reactivities include sodium hydroxide and sputolysin. Cross-reactivity occurs between blastomycosis and histoplasmosis and in paracoccidioidomycosis, penicillosis, coccidioidomycosis, aspergillosis and sporotrichosis.

Transport Container

Plastic urine container

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

  • Room temperature: 14 days
  • Refrigerated: 14 days
  • Frozen: Indefinite

Reject Criteria

Samples in transport media, fixative or isolator tubes • Tissue • Biopsy • Sputum • Tracheal aspirate • FNA • Bone marrow aspirate • Bronchial brush • Stool

Setup Schedule

Service Area must be determined
2 mL random urine
Serum • Plasma collected in: Sodium heparin (green-top) tube, EDTA (lavender-top) tube or 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube • BAL or CSF collected in a sterile screw-cap container
0.5 mL urine, BAL or other body fluids • 0.8 mL CSF • 1.2 mL serum or plasma
Indicate specimen type and date drawn on test request form. Two unique patient identifiers required on specimen container. List all antifungal agents patient is receiving.

Ship to arrive Monday-Friday using a next day delivery service or 2nd day service. Do not ship by first class mail.

Note: Interfering substances and cross-reactivities include sodium hydroxide and sputolysin. Cross-reactivity occurs between blastomycosis and histoplasmosis and in paracoccidioidomycosis, penicillosis, coccidioidomycosis, aspergillosis and sporotrichosis.
Plastic urine container
Room temperature
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: Indefinite
Samples in transport media, fixative or isolator tubes • Tissue • Biopsy • Sputum • Tracheal aspirate • FNA • Bone marrow aspirate • Bronchial brush • Stool
Service Area must be determined
Not offered in Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute (IFD) – San Juan Capistrano. Please provide SERVICE AREA INFORMATION to find available tests you can order.
In-home collection may be available in your area for purchase through Quest Mobile.
Test Details

Clinical Significance

Test Resources

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.

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