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Aspergillus (Galactomannan) Antigen, Serum

Important Note

This order must not be combined with any other orders on the same tube.

Additional Codes

LAB3488

Galmannan

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum SST


Ordering 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 Serum

Collection Instructions:

1. Avoid exposure of specimen to atmosphere to prevent sample contamination from environment.

2. Centrifuge and send specimen in original serum gel collection tube. Do not aliquot serum or open tube.


Specimen Minimum Volume

Serum: 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

Report Available

1 to 4 days

Specimen Retention Time

2 weeks

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

-General Request (T239)

-Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916)

-Kidney Transplant Test Request