Test Directory

Test Code
FUNP2
Test Name
Fungal Antibody Panel 2, ID and CF
CPT Codes
86606 X 3, 86612, 86635, 86698 X 2
Included Tests
  • Aspergillus flavus
  • Aspergillus niger
  • Aspergillus fumigatus
  • Blastomyces Antibody, ID
  • Coccidioides IgG,ID,
  • Yeast Phase Antibody
  • Mycelial Phase Antibody
Expected Turnaround Time
3 - 6 days
Clinical Utility
This panel is designed to assist in determining the causative agent in cases of suspected fungal-associated respiratory infections.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

  

Preferred Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Alternate Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Desired Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a red top, plain tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 2 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions
Transport to the laboratory refrigerated.
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

7 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

30 days
Causes for Rejection
  • Gross hemolysis
  • Grossly lipemic
  • Grossly icteric
Methodology
Complement Fixation | Immunodiffusion
Reference Intervals
See patient report.
Reference Lab
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
Testing Schedule
Routine, 4 times per week