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FUNGITELL(1-3)-B-D-GLUCAN ASSAY

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB2327    Geisinger Epic ID:  45919

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
6 mL red-top (plain, non-serum separator) tube
Specimen required: 

1 mL serum, min 0.5 ml



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Centrifuge and aliquot.


Transport temperature: 

Frozen.


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: Unacceptable. Refrigerated: 5 days. Frozen: 14 days.


Rejection criteria: 

Hemolysis. Lipemia. Icteric. Turbid serum. Specimens other than serum. Glass tubes.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  87449
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Methodology: 
Protease Zymogen-Based Colorimetric
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 16283, FUNGTL


Clinical significance: 

Fungitell® (1-3)-ß-D-Glucan Assay - This assay is used for the qualitative detection of (1-3)-beta-D-glucan, a fungal cell wall antigen, in patients suspected of invasive fungal infection. The serum levels of (1-3)-beta-D-glucan can be used to aid in diagnosing deep-seated mycoses and fungemia and should be used in conjunction with other diagnostic tests and clinical criteria.


Doctoral Director(s): 
Randin Nelson MD
Review Date:  02/26/2026

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