Histoplasma skin test


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Aspergillus antigen skin test
Aspergillus antigen skin test
Normal Values

No reaction (inflammation) at the site of the test is normal. Of note, the skin test can sometimes make histoplasmosis antibody tests turn positive.


What abnormal results mean

The individual has been exposed to the microorganism that causes histoplasmosis.



Review Date: 10/27/2005
Reviewed By: Daniel Levy, M.D., Ph.D., Infectious Diseases, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.


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