Mycelial Phase Antibody; Yeast Phase Antibody;
This test is used for the diagnosis and prognosis of histoplasma infections. Titers ≥1:32 are highly suggestive of H. capsulatum infection. The CF test is more frequently positive with sera from chronic active pulmonary histoplasmosis than sera from primary active pulmonary disease.
* This volume does not allow for repeat testing
Gross hemolysis
Grossly lipemic
Grossly icteric
Transport
Do not use frost free units that undergo repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
| Yeast Phase Ab | <1:8 titer |
| Mycelial Phase Ab | <1:8 titer |
Interpretive Criteria
| <1:8 | Antibody Not Detected |
| ≥1:8 | Antibody Detected |
This test is used for the diagnosis and prognosis of histoplasma infections. Titers ≥1:32 are highly suggestive of H. capsulatum infection. The CF test is more frequently positive with sera from chronic active pulmonary histoplasmosis than sera from primary active pulmonary disease.
2 to 5 days
86317 (x2)