A501

Test CODE NAME

A501

Fungal ABs by Immunodiffusion, Blood

Methodology: Qualitative Immunodiffusion
Performed: Sun-Fri
Reported: 3-5 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Serum Separator Tube (SST) - 1 ml serum.
Specimen Preparation: Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature . Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. 
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions:Body fluid. 
Stability: After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 month (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Note: This test is approved for NY . 
Performing Lab
ARUP Laboratory
CPT Code(s): 86606,86612,86635,86698