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Test ID ASPBA Aspergillus Antigen, Bronchoalveolar Lavage

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis using bronchoalveolar lavage specimens

 

Assessing response to therapy

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Lavage


Ordering Guidance


For serum specimens, order ASPAG / Aspergillus (Galactomannan) Antigen, Serum.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Sterile, leak-proof container

Note: Specimen trap collection containers (with suction catheters attached) will be rejected due to high-risk of leakage and contamination upon opening. Avoid use of these for bronchoalveolar lavage specimens.

Specimen Volume: 2 mL

Additional Information: If specimen transfer into an acceptable sterile container is necessary, perform specimen transfer in a biosafety cabinet. Place container in separate sealed plastic bag.


Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Lavage Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days
  Frozen  14 days

Reference Values

<0.5 Index

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday, Sunday

CPT Code Information

87305

Report Available

1 to 2 days

Reject Due To

Bronchial washing Reject
Thick/viscous/mucoid specimens Reject
Specimen in a non-leak proof container Reject

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.