Fungal serology

Detection of antibodies to some fungal species
Microbiology
Serology
○ Whole blood ○ Serum
Other Information
○ Indicate travel history is Coccidioides serology is requested.
○ An acute and a convalescent may be required for laboratory diagnosis.
○ Whole blood/serum: serum separator tube (min volume 5mL)
Whole blood/serum:
○ Decontaminate skin with 70% alcohol followed by iodine or chlorhexidine, collect at least 5 mL of blood.

Refer to section Sample Processing / Delivery
PHOL
○ Aspergillus: Up to 14 days
○ Histoplasma, Blastomyces, Coccidioides: Up to 10 days
416-586-4800 extension 4502
NO
○ Label specimen container. Place specimens in biohazard bag and seal..

○ Specimens should be stored at room temperature (20-25˚C) after collection and submitted to the UHN/SH Microbiology Laboratory ASAP

○ The specimen will be referred to the Public Health Ontario Laboratory for testing.