This immunoassay detects total antibodies against yeast-phase antigens from Blastomyces dermatitidis. If Blastomyces antibodies are equivocal or positive by immunoassay then Blastomyces dermatitidis Antibodies by Immunodiffusion will be added. Additional charges apply.
Reference Interval
Components
Reference Interval
Blastomyces Antibodies EIA, SER
0.9 IV or less
Interpretive Data
Component
Interpretation
Blastomyces Antibody by EIA, SER
0.9 IV or less Negative 1.0-1.4 IV Equivocal 1.5 IV or greater Positive
CPT Codes
86612; if reflexed, add 86612
LOINC
16471-5
Order Type (Individual or Group)
G
Group Test Information
Result Test ID
Reportable?
Result test name
Report Order
Result Type
Type (Alpha or Numeric?
Default Result
Reflex Tests?
Reflex Test ID
BPCF
Y
BLASTOMYCES AB
1
I
A
BPID
Reflex Test Information:
Result Test ID
Reportable?
Result test name
Report Order
Result Type
Type (Alpha or Numeric?
Reflex Conditions
BPID
Y
BLASTOMYCES ID
2
I
A
Always
CPT Codes
86612; if reflexed, add 86612
LOINC
16471-5
Pricing
Refer to Lab Account Manager. email: labservicesoutreach@urmc.rochester.edu
Specimen Requirements
Ordering Recommendations
Use to detect Blastomyces antibodies in serum. For diagnosis of blastomycosis, consider testing in conjunction with histology or culture.
Collect
Serum Separator Tube.
Specimen Preparation
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.3 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.
Stability (from collection to initiation)
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
This immunoassay detects total antibodies against yeast-phase antigens from Blastomyces dermatitidis. If Blastomyces antibodies are equivocal or positive by immunoassay then Blastomyces dermatitidis Antibodies by Immunodiffusion will be added. Additional charges apply.
Result Interpretation
Reference Interval
Components
Reference Interval
Blastomyces Antibodies EIA, SER
0.9 IV or less
Interpretive Data
Component
Interpretation
Blastomyces Antibody by EIA, SER
0.9 IV or less Negative 1.0-1.4 IV Equivocal 1.5 IV or greater Positive
Coding
CPT Codes
86612; if reflexed, add 86612
LOINC
16471-5
URM Labs Internal
Test Build
Order Type (Individual or Group)
G
Group Test Information
Result Test ID
Reportable?
Result test name
Report Order
Result Type
Type (Alpha or Numeric?
Default Result
Reflex Tests?
Reflex Test ID
BPCF
Y
BLASTOMYCES AB
1
I
A
BPID
Reflex Test Information:
Result Test ID
Reportable?
Result test name
Report Order
Result Type
Type (Alpha or Numeric?
Reflex Conditions
BPID
Y
BLASTOMYCES ID
2
I
A
Always
CPT Codes
86612; if reflexed, add 86612
LOINC
16471-5
Pricing
Refer to Lab Account Manager. email: labservicesoutreach@urmc.rochester.edu
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