Post-Transplant, Aspergillus DNA, Qualitative Real-Time PCR, Respiratory

Test Code

18001

CPT Codes
87798 (x3)<br>This test is not available for New York patient testing

Includes

Aspergillus spp
A. fumigatus
A. terreus

Preferred Specimen

3 mL bronchoalveolar lavage or sputum collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container

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

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.

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.