| Test Name: | Aspergillus Galactomannan, Serum |
| Epic Order Code: | LAB5151 |
| CPT Code: | 87305 | | |
| Specimen(s) Type: | Serum, 1.0 mL |
| Acceptable Container(s): |  Top is gold | | |
| Testing Schedule: | Monday-Saturday |
| Turn Around Time: | STAT: NA | | |
| | Routine: 2-4 days |
| Collection Information: | No special patient preparation is required. Obtain by standard collection procedures. Collect in gold top SST only. |
| Transport Information: | Deliver to lab immediately. All specimens must be signed into the laboratory. |
| Reference Clients: | If unable to deliver to the lab within 1 hour, centrifuge the specimen, store and transport at -20° C within 2 days. Do not open the SST. |
| Causes for Rejection: | Improperly labeled, incorrect container, contaminated, insufficient volume, incorrect/delay in transport, gross hemolysis, lipemia or icterus. |
| Reference Range: | See patient report. |
| Additional Information: | Two consecutive positive results are required for classification as true positive. It is recommended that a follow-up specimen be submitted from the patient upon receipt of the initial positive result; ideally prior to initiation of anti fungal therapy to achieve maximum specificity. |