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
Monday and Thursday
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
Section
Special Testing
Specimen Requirements
Collection Instructions

Collect specimen in an 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