Aspergillus (Galactomannan) Antigen

Synonyms

  • ASPERGILLOSIS
  • ASPERGILLUS GALACTOMANNAN ANTIGEN
  • INVASIVE FUNGAL DISEASE
  • LAB1311

Cerner Name

Aspergillus (Galactomannan) Ag

Clinical Info

Serologic test to aid in the diagnosis of invasive Aspergillosis.

Specimen Sources

BAL Blood, Arterial Blood, Capillary Blood, Central Line Blood, Venous

Specimen Types

Blood Respiratory

Specimen Volume

2 mL serum or BAL (0.35 mL min)

Container

Sterile

Collection Instructions

Container/Tube: Serum: Red-top tube or gel-barrier tube;
                           BAL: sterile screw-cap, leak proof container
Specimen: 2 mL Serum (Send unopened Primary Tube)  or
                  2 mL BAL (0.35 mL min)  
Collection
Collect using aseptic technique. Avoid opening the specimen after collection to prevent contamination with with fungal spores and/or bacteria present in the environment.
    Do Not Aliquot- Send Primary Tube

Transport Instructions

Not Stable Room Temperature
Send Serum refrigerated
BAL Frozen
(See stability)

Specimen Stability

Serum:
Stability: Room Temperature Not Stable
Frozen : -70°C up to 5 months;
 BAL:
Refrigerated Unopened BAL: 24 hours
Frozen:  BAL: -20°C or les

Methodology

Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)

Days Performed

TAT: 4-6 Days

Performing Laboratories

LabCorp Burlington, NC

CPT

87305
LOINC Code: 62467-6

PDM

5900302

Results
Component Name Base Name Common Name External Name
ASPERGILLUS GALACTOMANNAN ANTIGEN ASPERGALAG ASPERGILLUS GALACT AG Aspergillus Galactomannan Antigen

Result Interpretation

0.00 - 0.49  Index 

Forms
ID Serology LAB1311 build edit