Beta-D-Glucan
72 hours
Lateral Flow Assay
Unacceptable Conditions, Specimen types other than those listed. Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens. Ambient: Unacceptable
Accredited NRL Laboratory
Monday to Friday
Aid in the diagnosis of invasive/disseminated fungal infections (eg, P. jirovecii, Aspergillus, or Candida).
Serum or Plasma
2 mL
Gel barrier tube or lavender (EDTA) tube
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.
Send original unopened tube.
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 2 days |
| Frozen | 1 year at -20°C |