Clinical background:
Serological tests, examining the serology of non-indigenous mycoses (i.e. Dimorphic fungus antibody testing) include: histoplasmosis; coccidioidomycosis; blastomycosis; and paracoccidioidomycosis.
Critical clinical information to be included with requests include:
- Recent foreign travel?
- Immune status (Is patient immunocompromised?)
Specimen container paediatric:
Clotted blood.
Specimen container adult:
Clotted blood – Gold SST.
Minimum volume paediatric:
See: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/specialist-and-reference-microbiology-laboratory-tests-and-services
Minimum volume adult:
See: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/specialist-and-reference-microbiology-laboratory-tests-and-services
Special requirements:
See: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/specialist-and-reference-microbiology-laboratory-tests-and-services
Sample Stability:
See: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/specialist-and-reference-microbiology-laboratory-tests-and-services
Transport requirements:
See: https://www3.paho.org/hq/dmdocuments/2013/Regulations-Transport-2013-2014-Eng.pdf
Add On Test:
N/A
Quality Assurance:
Sample referred to Reference Laboratory.
Interpretation:
Seek specialist infection advice
Reference Ranges:
None available
Factors Affecting Result:
See: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/specialist-and-reference-microbiology-laboratory-tests-and-services
Referenced Documents:
Other Info:
Referred to mycology reference laboratory (MRL), Bristol