Test Overview
Test Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Test Usage
As an aid in the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis (IA) and assessing response to therapy.
Reference Range *
<0.5 Index
* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.
Test Details
Days Set Up
Two days per week
Analytic Time
2 - 5 days
Soft Order Code
ASPGM
MiChart Code
Aspergillus Antigen (Galactomannen)
Synonyms
- Galactomanan
- Galactomannen
- Platelia Aspergillus EIA
- Galactomannan Antigen, Serum
- ASPAG
- Aspergillus Ag, S
Laboratory
Chemical Pathology
Reference Laboratory
Special Chemistry ASPGM
Section
Special Chemistry
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions
Collect specimen in a 5.0ml SST tube. Centrifuge and send intact specimen refrigerated. Do not aliquot or remove stopper from original collection tube.
Normal Volume
1.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1 mL serum
Storage Temperature
Refrigerate
Rejection Criteria
SST tube open before receipt in lab; specimen received in an aliquot tube.
Billing
CPT Code
87305
Fee Code
KA056
LOINC
44099-0, Antigen; 44357-2, Index