FUNGITELL
Fungitell B-D Glucan Detection
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3582
Synonyms:
B-D-GLUCANS
SFUNG
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
1 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.5 mL
Collection Procedure:
TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE TUBE, DO NOT UNCAP THE TUBE AFTER BLOOD COLLECTION.
Specimen can be sent refrigerated! Original tube requested, please spin before freezing! If freezing, do not transfer to a standard transfer tube. Specimen must be frozen in plastic SST PS#39999.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Refrigerated (preferred) - 14 days
Frozen - 30 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross Hemolysis: Reject
Gross Lipemia: Reject
Gross Icterus: Reject
Finger/ Heel Sticks: Reject
CPT Codes:
87449 - Fungitell (EAP 30021333)
Test Schedule:
Monday through Friday, Sunday
Turnaround Time:
2-3 days
Method:
Protease Zymogen-Based Colorimetric Assay