Antibody Detection + Antibody Testing of Serious Fungal Infections
MiraVista Diagnostics specializes in antibody detection and antibody testing for serious fungal infections. Since 2002, we have been developing and processing diagnostic mycology tests that consistently produce results to the highest standards in clinical accuracy and sensitivity.
Antibody Detection Test Results You Can Trust
MiraVista Diagnostics currently offers immunodiffusion and EIA antibody detection tests for aspergillus, histoplasma, blastomyces and coccidioides. Download a test menu or contact us to learn more about our antibody detection tests.
Characterization of an Uncinocarpus Reesii-expressed Recombinant Tube Precipitin Antigen of Coccidioides Posadasii for Serodiagnosis
Early and accurate diagnosis of coccidioidomycosis, also known as Valley fever, is critical for appropriate disease treatment and management. Current serodiagnosis is based on the detection of patient serum antibodies that react with tube precipitin (TP) and complement fixation (CF)…
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Peripheral Blood Smear Findings in a Kidney Transplant Recipient with Disseminated Histoplasmosis and Elevated Aspergillus Galactomannan.
We report a case of disseminated histoplasmosis in a renal transplant recipient who presented with a nodular pulmonary lesion and elevated serum and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) Aspergillus galatomannan. This almost led to an erroneous diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis since the…
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ID Week: Advances in Diagnosis of Progressive Coccidioidomycosis
Dr. Joseph Wheat presenting Thursday, October 3, 2019 at ID Week Session Date: Thursday, October 3, 2019 Session Time: 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM Stop by poster 236 on October 3rd, 12:15PM – 1:30PM, to speak with Dr. Wheat. Event…
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Saturday testing and shipments
Saturday testing and shipments We now accept specimens on Saturdays and offer Histoplasma antigen and Blastomyces antigen EIA tests on Saturdays.
Updates to our Hours of Operation
Updates to our hours of operation: BUSINESS HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday: 8:00am – 5:00pm EST CLINICAL TESTING HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday: 8:00am – 5:00pm EST Tuesday – Friday: 8:00am – 11:00pm EST Saturday: 8:30am – 5:00pm EST CLINICAL CONSULTATION HOURS:…
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CDC Investigating Histoplasmosis Outbreak Among Boy Scout Campers in Baton Rouge
At least two Boy Scout campers have been diagnosed with histoplasmosis after staying at Camp Avondale in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
