10 days
Complement fixation (CF)
Accredited Laboratory Partner
Daily
Complement fixation test measuring antibodies to H. capsulatum. Indicates recent or ongoing histoplasmosis, often used with DID for confirmation.
Serum
1 mL
Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube
No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.
This test does not require any special collection or pre-analytical handling. Follow routine specimen collection protocols.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 14 days |