Epic Code LAB1230141 Aspergillus Antigen, CSFA

Test Name Alias

Aspergillus Antigen Level Aspergillus Galactomannan | 330 | 1230101558

Interface Order Alias

1230141

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: CSF

Container/Tube: Sterile, screw-cap transport tube
Volume: 2 mL
Minimum volume: 2 mL

Do not aliquot or open tube.

Transport: Frozen

Lab Central Staff: All CSF specimens to Hematology first.

Specimen Stability

Frozen: Preferred for all specimen types. Contact Spectrum Health Laboratory Referrals Department at 616-267-2753 for questions on specimen acceptability

Test Frequency

Sent to reference laboratory, TAT up to 7 days.

Reference Range

The reference range is an index of <0.5. Numerical index values will be reported.

Patients with an index of ≥0.5 are considered to be positive for galactomannan antigen.

Patients with an index of <0.5 are considered to be negative for galactomannan antigen.

Specimens testing positive will be retested to confirm the positive result.

A reference Index Value of <0.5 has been shown to be appropriate for both serum and bronchial lavage specimen types.

Performing Department

Send Outs

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Send Out to VIRACOR REF LAB

Methodology

The Aspergillus Galactomannan EIA assay is an immunoenzymatic sandwich microplate assay for the detection of Aspergillus galactomannan antigen in adult and pediatric CSF, bronch wash, BAL and serum samples. The assay uses EBA-2 monoclonal antibodies which detect Aspergillus galactomannan.

CPT

87305

CDM Code

3421437

Epic Test ID

1230101558

Reviewed Date

6/9/2023

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