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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