Fungal Serology
This test is referred to another lab outside our network
This does not affect where samples are sent and where your results are issued.
This does not affect where samples are sent and where your results are issued.
Description:
Sample sent to Leeds Teaching Hospital Mycology referral laboratory for fungal serology. This request covers quantification of antibodies to a range of fungal pathogens. Please call the clincal team on x83100 to discuss the case and the most appropriate tests and samples. Testing can be arranged for Candida, Histoplasma, Blastomycosis, Coccidiomycosis and Paracoccidiomycosis. Please see separate test for Aspergillus antibody. This is NOT the test to request if require fungal antigens (e.g. galactomannan or beta D glucan). This assay is available routinely Mon to Fri.
Clinical details:
Fungal pathogens can cause a range of acute and chronic disease states. Serological testing may be helpful in diagnosis and minitoring.
Synonyms or keywords:
Histoplasma, Blastomycosis, Coccidioidomycosis, and Paracoccidioidomycosis
Department:
Location:
Sample type and Volume required:
2.5 – 5ml Yellow Top Serum Separation Tube (SST) Clotted Blood (for serum). Other sample types may be needed / suitable depending on the suspected disease.
Call in advance:
Please ring the Infection Sciences clinical team to discuss the most appropriate test and sample type needed.
Turnaround time:
14 working days
Storage and transport:
Place labelled sample in a sealed sample bag and send to Central Specimen Reception (CSR). To prevent sample haemolysis please store samples in refrigerator if a delay in sending samples to CSR is unavoidable.
Contacts:
Infection Sciences Department at St Thomas' Hospital
020 7188 8008
St Thomas' Hospital
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Core opening hours: Monday-Friday 0900-1730
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Core opening hours: Monday-Friday 0900-1730
Laboratory:
Last updated: 04/12/2017
