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HelpTest Code MASPGM Aspergillus Galactomannan, Misc Fluid
Clinical System Name
Aspergillus Galactomannan, Misc Fluid
Sample Requirements
Specimen: CSF, Pleural Fluid, or Other Body Fluid
Container(s): Sterile Screw-Capped Container
Preferred Vol: 2.0 mL
Minimum Vol: 1.0 mL
Note: Must maintain sterility.
Processing Instructions
Reject due to:
Spin: N
Aliquot: N
Temp: - 20 C
Storage Location: Specimen must remain sterile. Do not remove cap to transfer specimen unnecessarily. If specimen must be split, CPA should split aliquots using Micro's hood. Affix large label to sterile screw top container and freeze specimen in the -20 CPA freezer, Send Outs rack.
Off-site Collection: Specimen must remain sterile. Do not remove cap to transfer specimen unnecessarily. Freeze. Transport frozen.
Stability
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Room temp | ||
| Refrigerated | 5 d | |
| Frozen |
Performing Laboratory
University of Washington
Department of Laboratory Medicine
Microbiology Lab
1959 NE Pacific St, NW220
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone Number: (206) 520-4600
Department
Department: Send Outs
Phone Number: (206) 987-2563
Synonyms
Galactomannan (Aspergillus), CSF
Availability
| STAT | Performed | TAT |
|---|---|---|
| N | M, W, F | 3 - 7 d |
Methodology
Method: EIA
Analytical Volume: None specified
Limitations: 1.0 mL Fluid (Sterile)
Reference Range
See individual components.
CPT Codes
87305
Send Out Instructions
| Reference Test Name: | Aspergillus Galactomannan EIA |
| Reference Test Number: | MASPGM |
| Instructions: | Send out Monday through Friday with the UW courier |