Histoplasma Antigen

Test Name

Histoplasma Antigen

LIS Code

HISTAG

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Urine (Preferred specimen) - 2.0 mls Minimum - 1.5 mls Serum - 2.0 mls Minimum - 1.5 ml CSF - 2.0 ml Minimum 1.5 ml Bronchial Lavage/wash - 2.0 ml Minimum - 1.5 ml

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top or sterile Container

Container Whole Blood Required

7 ml whole blood in Non Gel Red

Summary Test Name

Histoplasma Antigen

Minimum Volume

see above

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped

Reference Value

Accompanies report