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HelpOrderable Name ASPAG Aspergillus (Galactomannan) Antigen, Serum
Additional Codes
CNE Order Code: Galactomannan Ag
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis
Assessing response to therapy
Specimen Type
Serum SSTOrdering 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.
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 |
Reference Values
<0.5 index
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, Sunday
CPT Code Information
87305
Report Available
1 to 4 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)