Fungal Antibody Panel, CSF (Sendout)
General Information
Lab Name
Fungal Antibody Panel, CSF (Sendout)
Lab Code
RCFAP
Epic Name
Fungal Antibody Panel, CSF (Sendout)
External Test Id
3000230
Description
Ordering Recommendation: This test detects antibodies to Aspergillus, Coccidioides, and Histoplasma by complement fixation and Blastomyces by immunoassay. Not recommended as a standalone test for the diagnosis of fungal infection of the central nervous system. Pathogen-specific tests are preferred. For Coccidioides only, refer to test Coccidioides Antibodies, CSF (Sendout) [RCCOCC].
Test Algorithm: If Blastomyces antibodies are equivocal or positive by immunoassay, then Blastomyces Antibody by ID, CSF [RCBLID] will be added at additional charge.
References
- ARUP Laboratories Fungal Antibodies with Reflex to Blastomyces dermatitidis Antibodies by Immunodiffusion, CSF
Synonyms
3000230, ASP, Aspergillus, Blasto, Blastomyces, CF, Cocci, Coccidioides, Complement Fixation, Fungal Antibody, Fungal Serology, Histo, Histoplasma
Components
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| RCCOC | Coccidioides Antibody by CF, CSF |
| RCHISM | Histoplasma Mycelia Antibody by CF, CSF |
| RCHISY | Histoplasma Yeast Antibody by CF, CSF |
| RCASP | Aspergillus Antibody by CF, CSF |
| RCBLM | Blastomyces Antibody by EIA, CSF |
Interpretation
Method
Coccidioides, Histoplasma M, Histoplasma Y, Aspergillus Abs: Semi-Quantitative Complement Fixation
Blastomyces Ab: Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
Reflex Blastomyces Ab: Immunodiffusion
Reference Range
See individual components
Ref. Range Notes
Reference Interval:
| Coccidioides Ab by CF, CSF | <1:2 |
| Aspergillus Antibody, CSF (CF) | <1:2 |
| Histoplasma M, CSF (CF) | <1:2 |
| Histoplasma Y, CSF (CF) | <1:2 |
| Blastomyces Antibodies EIA, CSF | <=0.9 IV |
Guidelines
Ordering & Collection
Specimen Type
Collection
Collect 1 mL cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
Handling Instructions
Outside Laboratories: Refrigerate CSF.
Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles); Ambient: 48 hours.
Unacceptable Conditions: Submission of body fluids other than CSF. Contaminated, hemolyzed, xanthochromic, or severely lipemic specimens.
Quantity
requested: 1 mL CSF
minimum: 0.6 mL CSF
Processing
Refrigerate CSF.
Sendouts:
- Order ARUP Test: 3000230.
- Interfaced: Yes [Interface 602; Department ARPR]
Stability: Refrigerated (preferred): 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year; Ambient: 48 hrs.
Unacceptable Conditions: Contaminated, hemolyzed, xanthochromic, or severely lipemic specimens. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Performance
LIS Dept Code
Sendouts ARUP Lab (RF) (ARPR)
Performing Location(s)
| Sendout |
ARUP Laboratories, Inc.
800-522-2787 500 Chipeta Way |
|---|
Frequency
Performed: Sunday through Saturday. Reported: 2-6 days from sample receipt at ARUP Laboratories.
Available STAT?
No