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TEST ID ASPAG Aspergillus (Galactomannan) Antigen, Serum

Reporting Name

Aspergillus Ag, S

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 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

Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject

Reference Values

<0.5 index

Reference values apply to all ages.

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday, Sunday

Report Available

1 to 4 days

Specimen Retention Time

2 weeks

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

CPT Code Information

87305 

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis

 

Assessing response to therapy