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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Aid in the diagnosis of invasive/disseminated fungal infections (eg, P. jirovecii, Aspergillus, or Candida).
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates whether a test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Plain Red or Serum Separator Tube (SST).
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL serum to a sterile ARUP Standard Transport Tube (ARUP supply # 43115) available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect ™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Specimen types other than those listed. Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
1-3 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Less than 31 pg/mL: Negative 31-59 pg/mL: Negative 60-79 pg/mL: Indeterminate Greater than or equal to 80 pg/mL: Positive
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
The Fungitell test is indicated for presumptive diagnosis of fungal infection and should be used in conjunction with other diagnostic procedures. This test does not detect certain fungal species such as Cryptococcus, which produce very low levels of (1,3)-beta-D-glucan. This test will not detect the zygomycetes, such as Absidia, Mucor, and Rhizopus, which are not known to produce (1,3)-beta-D-glucan. In addition, the yeast phase of Blastomyces dermatitidis produces little (1,3)-beta-D-glucan and may not be detected by the assay.
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Additional information related to the test.
Reference ranges for pediatric patients (less than 18 years old) have not been established. Assay ranges were validated in adult subjects.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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