Fungal Disease Antibody Panel, Expanded, CF and ID, Serum
- Laboratory
- Quest Diagnostics
- Test code
- 15965
- Specimen
- Serum
- Fasting
- Not stated
- LOINC
- 10894-4, 20573-2, 20574-0, 23820-4, 23821-2, 35732-7, 35733-5, 5053-4, 5057-5, 5058-3, 5095-5, 5096-3
Laboratory assay overview
This immunodiffusion assay is highly specific for histoplasmosis infection but may have low sensitivity in early infection. Two different immunoprecipitin bands may be detected. The M band develops with acute infection, is often present in chronic infection, and may persist for months to years. The H band, which is usually present with the M band, generally suggests a chronic or severe acute infection. The presence of both the H and M bands is considered conclusive for the diagnosis of histoplasmosis.
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