Specimen Requirements
Title
Histoplasma AB, (Complement Fixation)
Specimen Requirement
Collect SST/1.0 mL serum, allow to clot for 30 minutes, promptly centrifuge and send.
Methodology
Complement Fixation
Stability
Room Temp: 7 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 30 days
Reference Range
The reference range is determined by the performing laboratory and will show on the report.
Turnaround
4-7 days performed Tuesday-Saturday
Clinical Use
Includes: Histoplasma Mycelial Abs and Histoplasma Yeast Abs
Aid in diagnosis and prognosis of histoplasmosis.
Test Code
HPABW