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Post-Transplant, Aspergillus DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, Blood
Test Code18000
CPT Codes
87798 (x3)<br>This test is not available for New York patient testing
Includes
Aspergillus spp
A. fumigatus
A. terreus
A. fumigatus
A. terreus
Preferred Specimen
3 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
For Shipper collection please see detailed instructions in Test Resources
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Samples collected in sodium or lithium heparin
Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction
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 FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Monday-Sunday Morning Report available: 2 Days
Reference Range
Aspergillus spp | Not Detected |
A. fumigatus | Not Detected |
A. terreus | Not Detected |
Clinical Significance
Diagnostic methods based on Real-Time PCR offer the possibility of expedient detection of Aspergillus from a variety of clinical specimens. Rapid, specific diagnosis of A. terreus is important because this organism is often refractory to amphotericin B treatment.