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HelpOrder Code HIBC Histoplasma/Blastomyces Panel, Spinal Fluid
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Sterile vial
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Submit specimen from collection vial 1.
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of histoplasmosis or blastomycosis meningitis
Profile Information
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| HICSF | Histoplasma Ab CompFix/ImmDiff, CSF | Yes | Yes |
| CBL | Blastomyces Ab Immunodiffusion, CSF | Yes | Yes |
Testing Algorithm
For more information see Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Algorithm
Special Instructions
Method Name
HICSF: Complement Fixation (CF)/Immunodiffusion (ID)
CBL: Immunodiffusion (ID)
Reporting Name
Histoplasma/Blastomyces Panel,CSFSpecimen Type
CSFSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSF | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
HISTOPLASMA ANTIBODY
Anti-Yeast antibody by Complement Fixation: Negative (positive results reported as titer)
Antibody by Immunodiffusion: Negative (positive results reported as titer)
BLASTOMYCES ANTIBODY IMMUNODIFFUSION
Negative
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86698 x2
86612