Ordering Recommendation
Detect Aspergillus species and differentiate Aspergillus fumigatus.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Qualitative Polymerase Chain Reaction
Performed
Mon, Thu, Sat
Reported
2-5 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), bronchial wash, sputum, or tissue.
Transfer 1 mL bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), bronchial wash, sputum to a sterile container. (Min: 0.9 mL) Tissue: Transfer tissue to a sterile container and freeze immediately.
Frozen.
Tissues in optimal cutting temperature compound.
Specimen source required.
Tissue: Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 2 weeks
All Others: Ambient: 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 2 weeks
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
This test uses two probes to detect the most-common Aspergillus spp. and to differentiate A. fumigatus.
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
The pan-Aspergillus primers and probes are known to cross-react with Penicillium species and Paecilomyces species.
Hotline History
Hotline History
CPT Codes
87798 x2
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
3000266 | Aspergillus Source | 31208-2 |
3000267 | Aspergillus species by PCR | 49863-4 |
3000269 | Aspergillus fumigatus by PCR | 62478-3 |