Specimen Collection Manual and Test Catalog
ASPERGILLUS ANTIGEN, EIA, BAL
Geisinger Epic Procedure Code: LAB3535 Geisinger Epic ID: 121978SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type:
Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)
Preferred collection container:
Specimen required:
2 mL bronchoalveolar lavage (minimum 1 ml)
SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Transport temperature:
Refrigerated.
Specimen stability:
Room temperature: Unacceptable. Refrigerated: 5 days (unopened). Frozen: 30 days.
Rejection criteria:
Stability limits exceeded.
TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):
87305
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.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
Methodology:
Immunoassay
Synonyms:
Quest test code 90376, Galactomannan Antigen, ASPAGB
Clinical significance:
Review Date:
12/05/2024 Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis has become one of the most common fungal pulmonary diseases in certain immuno-compromised patients. Medical interventions that predispose patients to invasive aspergillosis include treatment with immunosuppresive drugs, radiation, and high doses of corticosteroids, among others
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