Aspergillus Galactomannan Ag ()

Department: Virology
Test Synonym(s): LAB6397, Aspergillus Galactomannan Antigen, Aspergillus Ag, Platelia Aspergillus, Aspergillus Antigen
Test Components: Aspergillus Galactomannan Ag; Aspergillus Galactomannan Ag Index
CPT Codes: 87305
Methodology: EIA
Reference Range: Negative
Tube Type: Blood: red top; BAL: sterile container
Specimen: Blood; Bronchoalveolar lavage
Alternate Specimen: None
Pediatric Requirements: 1 mL
Volume: 2 mL
Minimum Volume: 1 mL
Temperature: Refrigerated
Stability: Specimen must be refrigerated
Reasons for Rejection: Plasma; Sputum; Bacterial or fungal contamination; Not refrigerated; Specimens in media or preservative
Days Performed: Monday - Friday
Times Performed: Morning
TAT: Results same day
Significance: Negative results do not exclude the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis.

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