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CANDIDA ANTIBODY, IMMUNODIFFUSION

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1204    Geisinger Epic ID:  52741

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
6 mL red-top (plain, non-serum separator) tube
Specimen required: 

1 mL serum; minimum 0.2 mL



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Centrifuge and aliquot.


Transport temperature: 

Room temperature.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: 7 days. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 30 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Gross hemolysis, pleural fluid, lipemia, CSF.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  86628
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Methodology: 
Immunodiffusion
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 939, Cand AB ID


Clinical significance: 

Candidiasis is a fungal infection that may cause localized or systemic disease. The severity of infection is broad, extending to life-threatening.


Review Date:  12/12/2024

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