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Test Code CAALB / 096719-LC CANDIDA ANTIBODIES, SERUM

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
SoftID CAALB
EPIC LAB1207
LabCorp 096719

Performing Laboratory

Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)

Useful For

Diagnosing systemic candidiasis

Method Name

Double Immunodiffusion (DID)

Reference Values

Negative

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday and Wednesday

Report Available

2-8 Days

Analytic time for send out tests is the time it will take to perform testing once it has arrived at the performing reference lab. Please add 1 to 2 days from time of collection to allow for receipt at NorDx central lab and shipment of specimen, add another day if specimen is collected on the day before a weekend or holiday.

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Serum: 0.4 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.2 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

Spin specimen, separate from clot and send at ambient temperature.

Add On Capable

Contact Reference Lab – If add-on can never be done, report the test to the Administrative Analyst

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer

86628 Candida, Antibodies  

Performing Laboratory Location

Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp)

LOINC Code Information

5074-0

Acceptable Alternative Container(s)

Red Top Tube

Rejection Information

Lipemia or gross bacterial contamination