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Aspergillus Antigen, EIA, BAL
Test Code90376
CPT Codes
87305
Preferred Specimen
2 mL bronchial lavage/wash collected in a sterile, plastic, leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 5 days (unopened)
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 5 days (unopened)
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-4 days
Reference Range
| Index Value | <0.50 |
| Result | Interpretation |
| Index <0.50 | is considered to be negative |
| Index ≥0.50 | is considered to be positive |
| Aspergillus Ag, EIA, BAL | Not Detected |
Clinical Significance
Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis has become one of the most common fungal pulmonary diseases in certain immuno-compromised patients. Medical interventions that predispose patients to invasive aspergillosis include treatment with immunosuppressive drugs, radiation, and high doses of corticosteroids, among others.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
| 14225 Newbrook Drive |
| Chantilly, VA 20153 |
