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Test Code ASPAG Aspergillus (Galactomannan) Antigen, Serum


Ordering Guidance


For bronchoalveolar lavage specimens, order ASPBA / Aspergillus Antigen, Bronchoalveolar Lavage.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Serum gel (red-top tubes are not acceptable)

Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Avoid exposure of specimen to atmosphere to prevent sample contamination from environment.

2. Centrifuge and send specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot or open tube.


Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

-General Request (T239)

-Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916)

-Kidney Transplant Test Request

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis

 

Assessing response to therapy

Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Reporting Name

Aspergillus Ag, S

Specimen Type

Serum SST

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum SST Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days SERUM GEL TUBE
  Frozen  14 days SERUM GEL TUBE

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject

Reference Values

<0.5 index

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday, Sunday

Report Available

1 to 4 days

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.

CPT Code Information

87305 

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
ASPAG Aspergillus Ag, S 44357-2

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
84356 Aspergillus Ag, S 44357-2