Aspergillosis; Invasive Aspergillosis; Platelia Aspergillus Ag
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Galactomannan, Serum or Lavage
Test ID: GALMAN
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
ELISA
Report Includes
Source; Index; Comment
Specimens
Serum; Lavage
Clinical Utility
Broncheo-alveolar lavage (BAL) has demonstrated improved sensitivity over serum.
Test Location
Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
Test Version
17-Mar-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Serum; Lavage
Sample Volume
1 mL
Specimen Comment
Assay requires minimum 1 mL - submit two 1 mL aliquots of Serum or BAL if possible to allow confirmatory repeats on frozen aliquot.
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Store and send frozen.
Additional Information
Indicate specimen type
Stability
| Refrigerated | Serum: 48 hours |
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| Refrigerated | BAL: 24 hours |
| Frozen | Serum: Over 48 hours |
| Frozen | BAL: 5 months |
Additional Stability Information
Unopened samples can be stored at 2-8°C for 5 days. After initial opening samples are stable for 48 hours at 2-8°C. Longer storage at -70°C.
Test Version
17-Mar-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
ELISA
Turnaround Time
7 days
Results
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This is a qualitative assay and values reported are not indicative of disease severity.
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Test Location
Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2
Test Version
17-Mar-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
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| GALMAN | 36110Source | |
| 36112Index | ||
| 36114Comment |
Test Version
17-Mar-2023