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Aspergillus Antigen, EIA, BAL : 90376

Test Code
ASPAGB or 90376


Alias/See Also
Galactomannan Antigen, Platelia Aspergillus Antigen


CPT Codes
87305

Transport Container
Preferred Specimen
2 mL bronchoalveolar lavage collected in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
1 mL


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 30 days


Methodology
Immunoassay

Setup Schedule
Tuesday & Friday


Report Available
1-4 days


Reference Range
< 0.50 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 immunosuppresive drugs, radiation, and high doses of corticosteroids, among others.


Performing Laboratory
med fusion



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