Laboratory Medicine Program

Blastomyces & Histoplasma Urinary Antigen
(Blastomyces, Histoplasma)

Clinical Decription:
This test is for the quantitative detection of Blastomyces dermatitidis or Histoplasma capsulatum urinary antigen in human urine specimens using an enzyme immunoassay (EIA) method. This test aids in the diagnosis of histoplasmosis or blastomycosis without differentiation between the two fungal pathogens and monitor antigen levels following initiation of antifungal treatment.

Method: ELISA; Manual

Component Tests Used: n/a

Reference Ranges Used:
Positive, Not Detected, Positive, Above Limit of Quantification, Indeterminate

Specimen Type: Urine
Collected In: Sterile container
Volume: 2 mL (minimum: 0.5 mL)

Shipping: Ship frozen at -20°C

Special Instructions: Urine specimens should be collected in a sterile container, ensuring lid is securely sealed to prevent leakage. Urine specimens that are turbid, coloured or with gross hemolysis are not acceptable for testing and will be rejected. Specimen may be shipped at room temperature if received in lab within 7 days of collection, at 2-8C if received within 14 days of collection or frozen at -20 or lower if received in the laboratory between 14-28 days of collection.

Testing Schedule(s): Weekly, Weekly.

Turnaround Time: 7 days

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