ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Histoplasma Antigen by EIA, Serum : 0092522

Mnemonic: HISTOAG S

Methodology: Semi-quantitative Enzyme Immunoassay
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 2 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube (ARUP Supply #43115). (Min: 1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Urine (refer to test Histoplasma Antigen Detection EIA, Urine (ARUP test code 2006110). Specimens other than serum.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 5 weeks; Frozen: Indefinitely (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)

Reference Interval:
Negative - Less than 2.0 U/mL
Weak Positive - 2.0-4.0 U/mL
Positive - 4.1 or greater U/mL
Interpretive Data:

See Compliance Statement B: www.aruplab.com/CS
CPT Code(s): 87385