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HelpTest Code LAB1311 Aspergillus Galactomannan Antigen
Clinical System Name
Aspergillus Galactomannan Antigen
Synonyms
ASPGMS
Galactomannan EIA
Galactomannan Assay
Sample Requirements
Specimen: Whole Blood
Container(s): Gold SST
Preferred Vol: 5.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 2.0 mL
Note: Specimen must remain sterile. Do not remove vacutainer cap to fill. Specimen can not be shared. Test requires a separate tube. Avoid hemolysis.
Red top is acceptable, not ideal (must reach UW within 24 hours).
Processing Instructions
Reject due to: Hemolysis. Whole blood in red top > 24 hours old.
Spin: Y (If Red do not spin)
Aliquot: N
Temp: 2 - 4 C
Storage location: Allow to clot completely. Spin blood. DO NOT ALIQUOT SERUM. Affix large computer label to vacutainer and parafilm cap. Refrigerate specimen in CPA refrigerator send-out rack.
If red top do not spin, whole blood must be received at UW within 24 hours.
Off-site collection: Specimen must remain sterile. Do not remove vacutainer cap to fill. Allow to clot completely. Spin blood. DO NOT ALIQUOT SERUM. Affix large computer label to vacutainer and parafilm cap. Refrigerate.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Unopened, spun SST specimen | Room temp | |
| Refrigerated | 5 d | |
| Frozen |
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | Collected daily, performed M, W & F | 3 - 7 d |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington
Dept of Laboratory Medicine
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
CPT Codes
87305
Methodology
Method: EIA
Analytical Volume: 1.0 mL
Limitations:
Reference Range
| Female | Male | ||
| Age | Range | Age | Range |
| 0- | 0.000-0.499 | 0- | 0.000-0.499 |
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Aspergillus Galactomannan by EIA |
| Reference Test Number: | ASPGMS |
| Instructions: | Send out M - Fwith the UW courier. |