BAL Fungitell(R) (1-3)-B-D Glucan

Message

Collect specimen using a sterile, glucan-free (DNAse, RNAse and pyrogen-free) tube. Specimen Requirement: Sterile container Transport Temp: Refrigerated Specimen Stability: 5 days

Test Code

LAB17541 FUNBL

Alias/See Also

FUNBL

CPT Codes
87449| 87449

Includes

@BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302793)@ @BKRCERMSGREFRESH(2302794)@

Instructions

Processing Instructions: Validation of bronchial specimens was performed on undiluted samples. Any dilution that occurs during processing before receipt at Quest Diagnostics will affect the quantitation. Minimum Testing Volume: Preferred Volume: 1 mL BALMinimum Volume: 0.5 mL BAL Transport Temperature: Refrigerated Stability: Ambient: UnacceptableRefrigerated : 5 daysFrozen -20° C: Unacceptable*Frozen -70° C: 7 days**Note: Most freezers in an ambulatory setting do not meet the -70° C requirements for frozen stability.* Causes for Rejection: Glass tubesPerforming Lab: Quest Chantilly

Report Available

5-Days

Clinical Significance

1230171378

Last Updated: May 18, 2026

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