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General
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Clinical Use:
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Adjunctive diagnostic testing for histoplasmosis, using a double immunodiffusion technique to detect antibodies to Histoplasma.
For diagnosis of histoplasmosis, fungal MC&S of body fluids/tissues is recommended. Contact a Clinical Microbiologist before submitting specimens for Histoplasma culture as these pose a risk to laboratory staff and require special handling. |
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Availability:
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Testing is not available at PathWest but may be referred when clinically indicated. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Histoplasmosis Serology, |
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Code:
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XSHSP |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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5mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Serum, no gel (RED) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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2mL |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Serology |
Microbiology |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4427 |
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Last Updated : 14-06-2022 19:09 |