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Aspergillus Antigen, Serum

Test Code
LAB1311


CPT Codes
87305

Preferred Specimen
Red no-additive no-gel


Minimum Volume
1 mL


Instructions
Please note: This assay has not been evaluated for use with plasma, urine, or CSF. For Bronchoalveolar lavage/wash, please use Test Code 90376. Serum should be collected in plastic SS tube and spun to separate from clot. (Do not reject if received refrigerated.) Care is required to avoid contamination of specimens with mold during collection, processing, and shipment.


Transport Temperature
Frozen


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 5 days
Frozen (-70ºC): 5 months


Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)



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.