FUNGITELL ASSAY
| Synonyms: | BD Glucan; FFUNG; Fungitell for (1, 3) - B-D-Glucans |
| Computer Code: | (MFUNG) |
| Specimen Collection: | 5 mL (gold top tube only). Must have its own collection tube. No sharing of sample permitted. |
| Minimum Volume: | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: | Allow to clot. centrifuge, Freeze entire sample in primary tube. Do not aliquot. Min. 0.5 mL. Must be spun within 2 hours of collection. |
| Reference Values: | See reference laboratory report. |
| Lab Code: | Send Out |
| Requisition: | SPEC C |
| Test Frequency: | NA |
| Routine TAT: | 7 days |
| Stat TAT: | N/A |
| CPT Code(s): | 87449 |
| LCD or NCD: | |
| Methodology Used: |
See Addendum XVII |