Aspergillus DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR

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Test Code

ASPERGILLUS DNA QUAL,PCR(O)

CPT Codes
87798

Includes

Aspergillus spp
A. fumigatus
A. terreus

Preferred Specimen

3 mL bronchoalveolar lavage or sputum collected in a plastic sterile leak-proof container or
3 mL whole blood collected in a EDTA (lavender-top) tube

Minimum Volume

2 mL BAL, sputum, or whole blood

Transport Container

Plastic sterile leak-proof container and/or EDTA (lavender-top) tube as indicated on preferred specimen.

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Mon-Sat

Report Available

2-3 days

Reference Range

Aspergillus spp. Not detected

A. fumigatus Not detected

A. terreus Not detected

Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics

Additional Information
More information

Last Updated: August 15, 2024

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