Aspergillus DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR

Test Code

18873

Includes

Aspergillus spp
A. fumigatus
A. terreus

Preferred Specimen

FULL Lavender Top 3 mL

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Instructions

Note: Whole blood can be received frozen.

Transport Temperature

Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), sputum, CSF and whole blood: Refrigerated (cold packs)
Tissue: Frozen

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Tissue received thawed

Methodology
Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

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

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-2 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.

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