ASP AG
Aspergillus Galactomannan Antigen
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3734
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Red gel tube (serum) or clean container (BAL)
Specimen Type:
Serum or bronchoalveolar lavage - BAL
Preferred Volume:
2 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.35 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. DO NOT OPEN!
2. DO NOT ALIQUOT.
3. The tube must be spun before it's frozen!
3. Add the specimen source to the MLAB prompt.
Store and Transport:
Frozen
Stability:
Serum
Frozen - 5 months
Refrigerated - 5 days
Room temperature - not stable
BAL
Frozen - 5 months
Refrigerated - 24 hours
Room temperature - not stable
Unacceptable Condition:
1. Specimens that are grossly hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric will be rejected.
2. Specimens received at the testing lab at room temperature will be rejected.
CPT Codes:
87305 - Aspergillus Galactomannan Ag (EAP 30021532)
Method:
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)