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HelpTest ID BLOD0987 Aspergillus (Galactomannan) Antigen, Serum
Reporting Name
Aspergillus Ag, SUseful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis
Assessing response to therapy
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
Serum SSTOrdering 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 |
Reference Values
<0.5 index
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, Sunday
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
87305
Report Available
1 to 4 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Sanford Laboratories - Bemidji Additional Information:
Sanford Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 5557 | Aspergillus Antigen |