Fungal Antibodies, ID
Test Mnemonic
FUNID
CPT Codes
- 86606 - QTY (1)
- 86612 - QTY (1)
- 86635 - QTY (1)
- 86698 - QTY (1)
Includes
- Histoplasmosis ID
- Blastomycosis ID
- Coccidioidomycosis ID
- Aspergillosis ID
Performing Laboratory
Cleveland Clinic Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1.2 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.5 mL |
Stability
Environmental Condition | Description |
---|---|
Ambient | 1 day |
Refrigerated | 7 days |
Frozen | 14 days |
Days Performed
Mon, Wed
Turnaround Time
2 - 7 days
Methodology
Name | Description |
---|---|
Immunodiffusion (ID) |
Reference Range
Clinical Info
Fungal antibody test by immunodiffusion may be used as an aid in diagnosis of infection with endemic dimorphic fungi. Aspergillus serology may be used as an aid in diagnosis of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis. This test combination may rarely be indicated. Please consider individual testing where clinically and epidemiologically indicated.