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Fungitell (1, 3) Beta-Glucan Assay

Test Code
LAB100111


CPT Codes
84311

Preferred Specimen
Red no-additive no-gel


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
Draw blood in plain red-top tube or serum separator tube, spin down, then aliquot off into a cryogenic vial (DNAse, RNAse, pyrogen-free). Glucan free tubes are acceptable.


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen: 14 days


Methodology
Protease Zymogen-Based Colorimetric



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.