Test ID: FSC
Fungal Antibody Survey, Spinal Fluid
Useful For 
Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Rapid screening for fungal meningitis when evidence for a specific organism is lacking
Clinical Information Discusses physiology, pathophysiology, and general clinical aspects, as they relate to a laboratory test
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Reference Values Describes reference intervals and additional information for interpretation of test results. May include intervals based on age and sex when appropriate. Intervals are Mayo-derived, unless otherwise designated. If an interpretive report is provided, the reference value field will state this.
Blastomyces ANTIBODY BY EIA
Negative
Coccidioides ANTIBODY
Complement fixation: negative
If positive, results are titered.
Immunodiffusion: negative
Results are reported as positive, negative, or equivocal.
Cryptococcus ANTIGEN SCREEN
Negative
If reactive, results are titered under the reflex test.
Histoplasma ANTIBODY
Mycelial by complement fixation: negative
Positives are reported as titer.
Yeast by complement fixation: negative
Positives are reported as titer.
Antibody by immunodiffusion: negative
Positives are reported as band present.
Interpretation Provides information to assist in interpretation of the test results
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Cautions Discusses conditions that may cause diagnostic confusion, including improper specimen collection and handling, inappropriate test selection, and interfering substances
Cross-reacting antibodies may be produced and sometimes present interpretive problems.
Clinical Reference Provides recommendations for further in-depth reading of a clinical nature
Kaufman L, Kovacs JA, Reiss E: Clinical immunomycology. In Manual of Clinical Laboratory Immunology. Fourth edition. Edited by EC DeMarcario, Washington, DC. ASM Press, 1997
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