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HelpTest Code MFUNGS 1,3-Beta-D-Glucan (Fungitell), Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo | SFUNG |
| Epic ID | LAB3239 |
Specimen Type
Serum SSTSpecimen Required
Container/Tube: Serum gel (red top tube is not acceptable)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Avoid exposure of specimen to atmosphere to prevent environmental contamination of the sample.
2. Centrifuge and send entire specimen in original collection tube. Do not aliquot or open tube.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | SERUM GEL TUBE |
| Frozen | 30 days | SERUM GEL TUBE |
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Note:
Tranpsort refrigerated
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Finger/heel sticks | Reject |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Method Name
Protease Zymogen-Based Colorimetric Assay
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of invasive fungal infections caused by various fungi, including Aspergillus species, Fusarium species, Candida species, and Pneumocystis jirovecii, among others
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, Sunday
Report Available
1 to 2 daysReference Values
Fungitell quantitative value:
<60 pg/mL
Fungitell qualitative result:
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
CPT Code Information
87449