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Test ID ASPAG Aspergillus (Galactomannan) Antigen, Serum

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis

 

Assessing response to therapy

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

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

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 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 days

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

-General Request (T239)

-Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916)

-Kidney Transplant Test Request