The MVista® histoplasma quantitative antigen test aids the diagnosis of histoplasmosis. Monitoring the histoplasmosis helps determine when treatment can be stopped and to diagnose relapse.
The result is not intended to be used as the sole means for the clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.
* This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Allow blood to clot for 30 minutes
Centrifuge and separate from cells
If specimen is too viscous to pipette
Stored in Transport Media, Fixative or Isolator Tubes
Tissue, Sputum, Bronchial Brushings, Stool, FNA, Biopsy, Tracheal or Bone Marrow Aspirate
* This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Centrifuge specimen for 15 minutes and pipette into a plastic vial
Identify specimen as plasma on container
If specimen is too viscous to pipette
Stored in Transport Media, Fixative or Isolator Tubes
Tissue, Sputum, Bronchial Brushings, Stool, FNA, Biopsy, Tracheal or Bone Marrow Aspirate
Non Detected
Positive: 0.20-20.00 ng/mL
Positive Above the Limit of Quantification: Results greater than 20.00 ng/mL fall outside the linear range of the assay. These results are positive, but not accurately quantifiable.
The MVista® histoplasma quantitative antigen test aids the diagnosis of histoplasmosis. Monitoring the histoplasmosis helps determine when treatment can be stopped and to diagnose relapse.
The result is not intended to be used as the sole means for the clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.
*New positives may require confirmation
1 to 2 days
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