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Test Code ASPAGM Aspergillus (Galactomannan) Antigen, Serum

Additional Codes

Mayo ASPAG
Epic ID LAB1311

 

Specimen Type

Serum SST


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 Serum

Collection Instructions:

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

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


Specimen Minimum Volume

Serum: 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
UPH Waterloo Region Lab Test Catalog Note:

Transport refrigerated in original tube.

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis

 

Assessing response to therapy

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday, Sunday

Report Available

1 to 4 days

Reference Values

<0.5 index

Reference values apply to all ages.

CPT Code Information

87305