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Aspergillus (Galactomannan) Antigen, Serum

Important Note

Specimen must be in it its own tube.

Additional Codes

Primary ID

Epic Code

Mayo Test ID

ASPAG

 LAB3046 ASPAG

Reporting Name

Aspergillus Ag, S

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis

 

Assessing response to therapy

Method Name

Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Specimen Type

Serum SST
University of Vermont Medical Center Laboratory Test Catalog Note:

Specimen must be in its own tube.


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

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

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject

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

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.

Report Available

1 to 4 days

Specimen Retention Time

2 weeks

NY State Approved

Yes