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.
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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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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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 We now accept specimens on Saturdays and offer Histoplasma antigen and Blastomyces antigen EIA tests on Saturdays.
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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At least two Boy Scout campers have been diagnosed with histoplasmosis after staying at Camp Avondale in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.