Aspergillus Galactomannan Antigen by EIA, Bronchoscopy
| Abbrev Code: | AGBRON | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6478 | Order Name: | Aspergillus Galactomannan Agn, Bronchial |
| Methodology: | Semi-quantitative enzyme immunoassay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 87305 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 1-2 days. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Bronchoscopy specimen (BAL, fluid or washing) |
| Optimal Volume: | 2 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.6 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile for INPATIENT COLLECTION ONLY |
| Causes for Rejection: | Sputum, specimens in media or preservative, grossly bloody specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Transfer 2 mL, 0.6 mL minimum, bronchoscopy specimen into a sterile ARUP Standard transport tube.Store frozen. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship on dry ice. |
| Stability: | 1 week refrigerated or frozen; room temperature is unacceptable. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 2003150 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Negative. Aspergillus Galactomannan Index by report. |
| Use: | A BAL galactomannan index of greater than or equal to 0.5 is considered positive. This result should be interpreted in the context of patient history, clinical signs/symptoms, and other routine diagnostic tests (e.g., culture, histologic examination of biopsy material and radiographic imaging). |
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