Blastomyces dermatitidis Antigen Quantitative by EIA
| CPT Code(s): | 87449 |
| Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation: Collect:Random urine. Also acceptable: plain red, serum separator tube, lavender EDTA or green (sodium or lithium heparin), CSF or BAL. Specimen Preparation:Transfer 0.8 mL urine, BAL or CSF to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.8 mL). Transfer 1.2 mL serum or plasma to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1.2 mL). Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Also acceptable: Room temperature or frozen. Stability:Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: Indefinitely |
| New York DOH Approval Status: | Specimens from New York clients will be sent out to a New York DOH approved laboratory, if possible. |
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