ASPERGILLUS AG (GALACTOMANNAN)

Synonyms: Aspergillus Galactomannan Antigen; Invasive Aspergillosis; Platelia Aspergillus Ag
Computer Code: (MASGA)
Specimen Collection: 5 mL blood (gold top tube). DO NOT OPEN TUBE! Must have it's own collection tube. No sharing of sample permitted.
Minimum Volume: 3 mL
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Allow to clot, centrifuge, maintain spun tube UNOPENED, refrigerate. Min 1.0 mL serum.
Reference Values: See reference laboratory report.
Lab Code: Send Out
Requisition: SPEC C
Test Frequency: R
Routine TAT: 10 days
Stat TAT: N/A
CPT Code(s): 87305
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII