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Additional Codes
LAB3488
Galmannan
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
CPT Code Information
87305
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| ASPAG | Aspergillus Ag, S | 44357-2 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 84356 | Aspergillus Ag, S | 44357-2 |