Aspergillus DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR CSF
| Abbrev Code: | XMISC | ||
| Order Code: | LAB4909 | Order Name: | Laboratory Miscellaneous Order |
| Methodology: | Complement fixation and immunodiffusion | ||
| CPT Codes: | 87798 x3 | ||
| Test Includes: | Aspergillus spp, A. fumigatus and A. terrerus | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 2-5 days. | ||
| Compliance: | This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | CSF |
| Optimal Volume: | 1 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.3 mL |
| Container: | Sterile tube |
| Causes for Rejection: | Room temperature specimens. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not centrifuge. Aliquot 1 mL, 0.3 mL minimum into a sterile aliquot tube. Store refrigerated. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 7 days refrigerated; 30 days frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (Quest Diagnostics) |
| Referral Lab number: | 18873 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Not detected. |
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