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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Aid in the diagnosis of pulmonary aspergillosis.
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.
Lower respiratory material by bronchoscopy (BAL, fluid, or washings).
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Transfer 2 mL bronchoscopy specimen to a sterile ARUP Standard Transport Tube (ARUP Supply #43115). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect™ or contact Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 0.6 mL)
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Frozen.
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Sputum. Specimens in media or preservatives. Grossly bloody 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.
1-2 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Available Separately
Components
Reference Interval
No
Aspergillus Galactomannan Antigen, BAL by EIA
Negative
No
Aspergillus Galactomannan Index
By report
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
A BAL galactomannan index of greater than or equal to 0.5 is considered positive. This result should be interpreted in the context of patient history, clinical signs/symptoms, and other routine diagnostic tests (e.g., culture, histologic examination of biopsy material, and radiographic imaging).
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Additional information related to the test.
For serum specimens, refer to Aspergillus Galactomannan Antigen by EIA, Serum (ARUP test code 0060068). For sputum or tissue specimens, refer to Aspergillus Species by PCR (ARUP test code 3000265).
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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Aliases
Other names that describe the test. Synonyms.
Galactomannan
Platelia Aspergillus
Platelia Aspergillus Ag
Aspergillosis
Bronch aspergillus galactomannan
Aspergillus Galactomannan Antigen by EIA, Bronchoscopy
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