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ASPERGILLUS GALACTOMANNAN EIA, BRONCHO
Test CodeLAB4635
Preferred Specimen
2 mL bronchoalveolar lavage collected in a sterile leak-proof container
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Transport Container
Sterile leak-proof container
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
Mon-Sat
Report Available
1-6 days
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.
