Test ID: HISTO
Histoplasma capsulatum Antibody Screen, Serum
Secondary ID 
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
83853
NY State Approved Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Yes
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Evaluating persons with symptoms of respiratory disease, as an aid in the presumptive laboratory diagnosis of Histoplasma infection
Reflex Tests Lists test(s) that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial test(s)
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHSTO | Histoplasma Ab, S | Yes | No |
Testing Algorithm Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
If result is equivocal or positive, SHSTO/26692 Histoplasma Antibody, Serum will be ordered at an additional charge.
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
HISTO/83853: Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
SHSTO/26692: Complement Fixation (CF)/Immunodiffusion
Reporting Name A shorter/abbreviated version of the Published Name for a test; an abbreviated test name
Histoplasma Ab Screen, S
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