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Fungus(1-3)-Beta-D-Glucan

Order Code
495040
CPT
87449
Test Details
Synonyms

Beta-D-Glucan

TAT

72 hours

Methodology

Lateral Flow Assay

Remarks

Unacceptable Conditions, Specimen types other than those listed. Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens. Ambient: Unacceptable

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday to Friday

Test Overview

Aid in the diagnosis of invasive/disseminated fungal infections (eg, P. jirovecii, Aspergillus, or Candida).

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

2 mL

Specimen Container

Gel barrier tube or lavender (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Send original unopened tube.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 2 days
Frozen 1 year at -20°C
Order Code
495040
CPT
87449
Test Details
Synonyms

Beta-D-Glucan

TAT

72 hours

Methodology

Lateral Flow Assay

Remarks

Unacceptable Conditions, Specimen types other than those listed. Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens. Ambient: Unacceptable

Performing Location

Accredited NRL Laboratory

Testing Frequency

Monday to Friday

Test Overview

Aid in the diagnosis of invasive/disseminated fungal infections (eg, P. jirovecii, Aspergillus, or Candida).

Specimen Type

Serum or Plasma

Volume

2 mL

Specimen Container

Gel barrier tube or lavender (EDTA) tube

Patient Preparation

No special preparation is required for this test. You may eat, drink, and take your medications as normal, unless instructed otherwise by your healthcare provider.

Collection

Send original unopened tube.

Specimen Stability
Temperature Period
Refrigerated 2 days
Frozen 1 year at -20°C