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Paracoccidioides Serology
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | MOLT |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Immunodiffusion |
| Container type | Gold top |
| Amount to Collect | 3 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 1.5 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 1 mL serum |
| Processing notes | Sent to Quest Valenica via Quest SJC. Use Quest Valenica (Specialty) test code S42790. |
| Normal range | Negative |
| Stability | Refrigerated 3 days, frozen 1 week |
| Turn around times | 5-7 days |
| Additional information | For diagnosis of infection due to Paracoccidioides brasiliensis. Cross-reactions at low titer may occur with other fungal infections. A rise in titer is significant, the titer correlating with the severity of disease. |
| CPT coding | 86671-90 |
| Last Updated | 2/14/2013 12:15:52 PM |
| Entry Number | 705 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667