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Aspergillus Galactofuranose Antigen by EIA, Urine

MYCOMEIA

Ordering Recommendation

An adjunctive test to aid in the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis.

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

Specimen Required

Patient Preparation
Collect

Random urine

Specimen Preparation

Transfer 1 mL urine to an ARUP sterile transport tube (ARUP supply #43115). (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature

Frozen.

Unacceptable Conditions

Specimens other than urine. Urine in boric acid. Grossly bloody urine. Serum: refer to test Aspergillus Galactomannan Antigen by EIA, Serum (ARUP test code 0060068). BAL: refer to Aspergillus Galactomannan Antigen by EIA, Bronchoscopy (ARUP test code 2003150).

Remarks
Stability

Ambient: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen: 21 days

Methodology

Qualitative Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Performed

Sun, Tue, Thu

Reported

1-4 days

Reference Interval

Test Number
 Components
 Reference Interval
  Aspergillus Galactofuranose Ag, Urine Negative
  Aspergillus Galactofuranose Index ≤0.5

Interpretive Data

An Aspergillus g alactofuranose index of greater than or equal to 0.6 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).
Cross-reactivity has been observed with the Aspergillus galactofuranose antigen assay and infections caused by Histoplasma , Blastomyces , and Fusarium .

Compliance Category

FDA

Note

For serum specimens, refer to Aspergillus Galactomannan Antigen by EIA, Serum (ARUP test code 0060068). For bronchial specimens refer to Aspergillus Galactomannan Antigen by EIA, Bronchoscopy (ARUP test code 2003150). For sputum, tissue, or other sterile body fluid specimens, refer to Aspergillus Species by PCR (ARUP test code 3000265).
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

87305

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
3021197 Aspergillus Galactofuranose Ag, Urine
3021198 Aspergillus Galactofuranose Index
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Aliases

  • Aspergillosis
  • MycoMEIA
  • Aspergillus Urine
  • Asper
  • Fungal Antigen
  • Galactofuranose
  • Urine Antigen
Aspergillus Galactofuranose Antigen by EIA, Urine