Aspergillus galactomannan CSF
Test Mnemonic
ASGCSF
CPT Codes
- 87305 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
MiraVista Diagnostics
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) | Sterile container | Frozen |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 5 days |
| Frozen | 5 months |
| Ambient | 48 hours |
Days Performed
Mon - Fri
Turnaround Time
2 - 5 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA) |
Reference Range
| Aspergillus galactomannan CSF | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Years | 99 Years | Normal | < 0.5 | Index |
Special Info
Specimens that are too viscous to pipette will be rejected.
Clinical Info
Two or more consecutive positive results should be obtained from separately collected specimens before the patient is considered to have a positive Aspergillus antigen test. Antifungal therapy may reduce the assay's sensitivity. False positive results can be caused by: Piperacillin-tazobactam and a few other antibiotics; Plasmalyte and other fluids containing sodium gluconate, infection with Penicillium, Alternaria,Paecilomyces, Fusarium, Histoplasma, or Blastomyces.