Test Code LAB12604 Fungus Antibodies by ID
Department
SEND OUTS
Reference Lab Test Number
FAPIA
Refer To
Primary Collection Container
Gold (SST)
Alternate Collection Container
Red (No Gel)
Transport
Serum refrigerated
Preferred Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Processing
Centrifuge, separate from cells within 2 hours of collection and send 1.0 mL serum in a screw-capped plastic vial.
Stability
Ambient: 2 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 1 year
Minimum Testing Volume
0.4 mL
Reference Range
See report
Methodology
Immunodiffusion
Performed
Sunday – Friday
Reported
5-8 days
CPT Codes
86606, 86612, 86635, 86698
Unacceptable Conditions
Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens