Aspergillus (Galactomannan) Ag ASPAG

Synonyms

ASPBA

Allscripts (AEHR) Order Name

Aspergillus (Galactomannan) Ag

Sunrise Clinical Manager (SCM) Order Name

Aspergillus Galactomannan Antigen

Clinical Info

Serologic test to aid in the diagnosis of invasive Aspergillosis.

Specimen Type

Blood, Body Fluid

Container

Sterile

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Serum: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube; BAL: sterile screw-cap, leakproof container
Specimen: 2 mL serum or BAL (0.35 mL min)
Transport Temperature: Refrigerated-serum Frozen BAL
Stability: Room Temperature Not Stable
Refrigerated: Unopened Serum: 5 days; Opened Serum refrigerated:48 hours;
Refrigerated Unopened BAL: 24 hours
Frozen: Serum: -70°C up to 5 months; BAL: -20°C or less up to 5 months
Collection
Collect specimen using aseptic technique. Avoid opening the specimen after collection to prevent contamination with fungal spores and/or bacteria present in the environment.

Transport Instructions

Not Stable Room Temperature
Send serum refrigerated BAL Frozen
(See stability)

Specimen Stability

Stability: Room Temperature Not Stable
Refrigerated: Unopened Serum: 5 days; Opened Serum refrigerated:48 hours;
Refrigerated Unopened BAL: 24 hours
Frozen: Serum: -70°C up to 5 months; BAL: -20°C or le

Methodology

Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)

Days Performed

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp Burlington, NC

CPT

87305
LOINC Code: 62467-6

PDM

5900302

Result Interpretation

0.00 - 0.49 Index TAT: 2 - 6 Days

Forms

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