ASP AG
Aspergillus Galactomannan Antigen (Blood)
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3734
Synonyms:
Aspergillus Ag
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Gold gel tube (serum)
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Specimen Processing:
1. Avoid exposure of specimen to atmosphere to prevent sample contamination from environment.
2. Centrifuge and send specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot or open tube.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen -14 days
Refrigerated -14 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross Hemolysis, Gross Lipemia, Plain Red Top Tubes
CPT Codes:
87305 - Aspergillus Galactomannan Ag (EAP 30021532)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Friday, Sunday
Turnaround Time:
2-3 days
Method:
Enzyme immunoassay (EIA)