Fungal Antibody Screen

Test Name

Fungal Antibody Screen

LIS Code

FABS

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Serum

Test Includes

Blastomyces dermatitidis, Coccidioides immitis, Histoplasma capsulatum (mycelial), Histoplasma capsulatum (whole yeast)

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top

Summary Test Name

Fungal Antibody Screen

Minimum Volume

1 ml serum

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped

Reference Value

Accompanies report