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Test ID NBLD0601 MVista Histoplasma Ag Quantitative EIA

Reporting Name

MVista Histoplasma Antigen

Performing Laboratory

MiraVista Diagnostics

Specimen Type

Varies


Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Bronchial washing or body fluid

Container/Tube: Sterile, leak-proof screw cap container

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect 2 mL of bronchial washing or body fluid in a sterile, leak-proof screw cap container.

2. Label with specimen type (required).

3. Send refrigerate.

Note:

1. MiraVista will test most body fluids with the following disclaimer: The reference range and other method performance specifications have not been established for this test in this type of body fluid. The test results should be integrated into the clinical context for interpretation.

2. New York approved for Urine, Serum, Plasma, spinal fluid (CSF), and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) specimens.


Specimen Minimum Volume

Bronchial washing/Body fluid: 0.5 mL (Note: Minimum volume does not allow for repeats.)

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Varies Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Ambient  14 days
  Frozen 

Reference Values

Reference interval: None Detected

 

Reportable Range: Positive Results reported in ng/mL from 0.20 ng/mL to 20.00 ng/mL

 

Positive Results above 20.00 ng/mL are reported as “Above the Limit of Quantification"

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

CPT Code Information

87385

Report Available

3 to 5 days

Reject Due To

Specimen that is too viscous to pipette. Reject
Tissue, biopsy, sputum, bronchial brush, tracheal aspirate, fine needle aspirate, bone marrow aspirate, stool or specimens Reject
Specimens in transport media, fixative or Isolator tubes Reject

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by MiraVista Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.

Method Name

Quantitative Sandwich Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Secondary ID

91957
Sanford Laboratories - Bismarck Additional Information:

Sanford Laboratories - Bismarck Additional Information:

SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION

Result Code  Result Code Description 
24657 Specimen Type
24658 Result
24659 Interpretation