ASPERGILLUS AG (GALACTOMANNAN)
Synonyms: | Aspergillus Galactomannan Antigen; Invasive Aspergillosis; Platelia Aspergillus Ag |
Computer Code: | (MASGA) |
Specimen Collection: | 5 mL blood (gold top tube). DO NOT OPEN TUBE! Must have it's own collection tube. No sharing of sample permitted. |
Minimum Volume: | 3 mL |
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot, centrifuge, maintain spun tube UNOPENED, refrigerate. Min 1.0 mL serum. |
Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
Lab Code: | Send Out |
Requisition: | SPEC C |
Test Frequency: | R |
Routine TAT: | 10 days |
Stat TAT: | N/A |
CPT Code(s): | 87305 |
LCD or NCD: | |
Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |