Histoplasma Serology, Blood

Department

Microbiology - Serology

Delphic Registration Code

SENO

Laboratory Handling

Laboratory

Referred to Westmead, NSW. Full clinical history required along with evidence of travel.

Turnaround Time

4 weeks

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Serum (Red Cap)

Acceptable

• Serum (Red Cap)
• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

10.0

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

4

No of Samples Required

1

Pre-testing Requirements

Full clinical history required along with evidence of travel.

Additional Specimen Information

Full clinical history required along with evidence of travel.

Aliquot Instructions

Sample Type

• Serum

Minimum Volume (ml)

1.0

Transport to Lab

Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)
If overnight - Chilled (2 - 8 degrees Celsius)

Additional Referral/Aliquot Information

Preferred aliquot, serum 2 mL.
Full clinical history required along with evidence of travel.

Reference Intervals

Reported as antibody to Histoplasma capsulatum Detected or Not Detected

Test Method

ID (Immunodiffusion). referred to Westmead, NSW

Non-Funded Test Cost

$201.15 (Exclusive of GST)

Billing Code

2337

Onset date of illness desirable. Full clinical history required along with evidence of travel.
Referred to Westmead, NSW

Contact Information

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