Test Details
Methodology
Double immunodiffusion (DID)
Result Turnaround Time
3 - 5 days
Turnaround time is defined as the usual number of days from the date of pickup of a specimen for testing to when the result is released to the ordering provider. In some cases, additional time should be allowed for additional confirmatory or additional reflex tests. Testing schedules may vary.
Use
Aid in the diagnosis of pathogenic or opportunistic fungal infections
Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.85 mL (Note: This volume does not allow for repeat testing.)
Container
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
Storage Instructions
Refrigerate.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis; lipemia; gross bacterial contamination
LOINC® Map
| Order Code | Order Code Name | Order Loinc | Result Code | Result Code Name | UofM | Result LOINC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 164284 | Fungal Antibodies, DID | 56146-4 | 164286 | Aspergillus fumigatus | 23821-2 | |
| 164284 | Fungal Antibodies, DID | 56146-4 | 164287 | Aspergillus flavus | 23820-4 | |
| 164284 | Fungal Antibodies, DID | 56146-4 | 164288 | Aspergillus niger | 10894-4 | |
| 164284 | Fungal Antibodies, DID | 56146-4 | 164294 | Blastomyces Abs, Qn, DID | 22112-7 | |
| Order Code | 164284 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Fungal Antibodies, DID | |||||
| Order Loinc | 56146-4 | |||||
| Result Code | 164286 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Aspergillus fumigatus | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 23821-2 | |||||
| Order Code | 164284 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Fungal Antibodies, DID | |||||
| Order Loinc | 56146-4 | |||||
| Result Code | 164287 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Aspergillus flavus | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 23820-4 | |||||
| Order Code | 164284 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Fungal Antibodies, DID | |||||
| Order Loinc | 56146-4 | |||||
| Result Code | 164288 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Aspergillus niger | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 10894-4 | |||||
| Order Code | 164284 | |||||
| Order Code Name | Fungal Antibodies, DID | |||||
| Order Loinc | 56146-4 | |||||
| Result Code | 164294 | |||||
| Result Code Name | Blastomyces Abs, Qn, DID | |||||
| UofM | ||||||
| Result LOINC | 22112-7 |