Aspergillus Antigen, EIA, Serum
Test Summary
The Aspergillus EIA is used for the detection of galactomannan antigen in serum. The Aspergillus EIA is an aid in the early diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis. This assay is to be used and test results interpreted in conjunction with other conventional diagnostic procedures such as microbiological culture, histologic examination of biopsy samples and other signs and symptoms for detection of Aspergillus infection.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Serum should be collected in a plastic SST tube and spun to separate from the clot. Care is required to avoid contamination of specimens with mold during collection, processing, and shipment.
Note: This assay has not been evaluated for use with plasma, urine, or CSF. For Bronchoalveolar lavage/wash, please use test code 90376-Aspergillus Antigen, EIA, BAL.
Note: This assay has not been evaluated for use with plasma, urine, or CSF. For Bronchoalveolar lavage/wash, please use test code 90376-Aspergillus Antigen, EIA, BAL.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Serum separator tube, pour off specimen NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: Unacceptable
- Refrigerated: 5 days
- Frozen -70° C: 5 months
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
ASPAG
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB460
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 87305
Billing Code
- 700000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly VA, 20153
Reference Range
| Index Value | <0.50 |
| Aspergillus Ag, EIA, Serum | Not Detected |
Result Interpretation
| Index <0.50 | is considered to be negative |
| Index ≥0.50 | is considered to be positive |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 4 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST)
Minimum Volume
1 mL
Instructions
Serum should be collected in a plastic SST tube and spun to separate from the clot. Care is required to avoid contamination of specimens with mold during collection, processing, and shipment.
Note: This assay has not been evaluated for use with plasma, urine, or CSF. For Bronchoalveolar lavage/wash, please use test code 90376-Aspergillus Antigen, EIA, BAL.
Note: This assay has not been evaluated for use with plasma, urine, or CSF. For Bronchoalveolar lavage/wash, please use test code 90376-Aspergillus Antigen, EIA, BAL.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Serum separator tube, pour off specimen NOT ACCEPTABLE.
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: Unacceptable
- Refrigerated: 5 days
- Frozen -70° C: 5 months
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| Index Value | <0.50 |
| Aspergillus Ag, EIA, Serum | Not Detected |
Result Interpretation
| Index <0.50 | is considered to be negative |
| Index ≥0.50 | is considered to be positive |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Saturday; Report available: 1 - 4 days