Test Code SFUNG 1,3-Beta-D-Glucan (Fungitell), Serum
Department
Immunology
Specimen Type
Serum
Method
Protease Zymogen-Based Colorimetric Assay
Container
Gold SST
Do NOT open or aliquot tube.
Samples that are grossly hemolyzed, lipemic, or icteric will be rejected. Finger or heel sticks will be rejected.
Standard Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Ship Temperature
Refrigerated
Stability Refrigerated
15 days
CPT Code
87449
Stability Frozen
27 days
Day(s) Performed
Dayshift; Monday through Friday
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of invasive fungal infections caused by various fungi, including Aspergillus species, Fusarium species, Candida species, and Pneumocystis jirovecii, among others