Epic Code LAB1230241 Aspergillus Real-time PCR Panel, BAL

Test Name Alias

1230101674

Interface Order Alias

1230241

Clinical Information

The Aspergillus PCR panel is comprised of 3 real-time PCR assays: a Pan-Aspergillus assay that detects all Aspergillus species, an A. fumigatus assay that detects the most common Aspergillus species, and an A. terreus assay that detects a clinically important Aspergillus species that is resistant to Amphotericin B.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Bronch wash

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

Collection Instructions: Freeze as soon as possible.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Frozen

Rejection Criteria

Reject due to: Specimens that have been stored at ambient temperature, specimens received in trap containers, specimens other than those listed or specimens that have been stored at 2 to 8°C for >2 days.

Test Frequency

TAT: 1-3 days

Performing Department

Send Outs

Performing Department Laboratory Location

Send Out to VIRACOR REF LAB

Methodology

Extraction of Aspergillus DNA from specimen followed by amplification and detection using real-time, qualitative PCR. A full-process internal control is added to each clinical specimen in order to ensure the extraction was performed correctly and the PCR reaction was not inhibited. This test has not been cleared or approved for diagnostic use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

CPT

87798 (x3)

Epic Test ID