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HelpTest ID NBLD0603 Aspergillus Antigen, Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Reporting Name
Aspergillus Ag, BALUseful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis using bronchoalveolar lavage specimens
Assessing response to therapy
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Specimen Type
LavageOrdering Guidance
For serum specimens, order ASPAG / Aspergillus (Galactomannan) Antigen, Serum.
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Sterile, leak-proof container
Note: Specimen trap collection containers (with suction catheters attached) will be rejected due to high-risk of leakage and contamination upon opening. Avoid use of these for bronchoalveolar lavage specimens.
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Additional Information: If specimen transfer into an acceptable sterile container is necessary, perform specimen transfer in a biosafety cabinet. Place container in separate sealed plastic bag.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavage | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days |
Reference Values
<0.5 Index
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, Sunday
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
87305
Report Available
1 to 2 daysReject Due To
| Bronchial washing | Reject |
| Thick/viscous/mucoid specimens | Reject |
| Specimen in a non-leak proof container | Reject |
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send Infectious Disease Serology Test Request (T916) with the specimen.
Sanford Laboratories - Bismarck Additional Information:
SANFORD LABORATORY INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Description |
|---|---|
| 24743 | Aspergillus Ag, BAL |