Epic Code LAB1230142 Aspergillus Antigen, BAL

Important Note

Specimen cannot be shared. DO NOT open tube

Avoid exposure to air due to potential for environmental contamination of sample. Freeze as soon as possible.

Test Name Alias

Aspergillus Antigen Level Aspergillus Galactomannan | 330 | 1230101559

Interface Order Alias

1230142

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: BAL

Container/Tube: Sterile, screw-cap transport tube
Volume: 3 mL
Minimum volume: 1.0 mL

Do not aliquot or open tube.

Transport: Frozen

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

1230101559

Reviewed Date

6/9/2023

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