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