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Test Code ASPP Aspergillus species DNA PCR

Important Note

For tissue, please specify the source. If not, the specimen type will be reported as "TISSUE" in the final report.

Laboratory Code

LAB3040996

Specimen Requirements

Preferred:
Submit only one of the following:
Specimen Type: Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Container/Tube: Sterile Plain Container
Specimen Volume: Entire collection
 

Specimen Type: Biopsy tissue

Container/Tube: Sterile container with 1.0 - 2.0 mL sterile saline

Specimen Volume: Entire collection

 

Acceptable:
Specimen Type: Whole Blood
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 6.0 mL

 

Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)

Container/Tube: Sterile Plain Container

Specimen Volume: Entire collection (at least 800.0 μL)

Specimen Stability

7 days, refrigerated

Methodology

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Days and Times Performed

TAT 10 days

Testing Laboratory

National University Hospital
Molecular Diagnosis Centre, 67724384

Useful For

Aids in diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis and assessing response to therapy in immunocompromised individuals who have undergone organ transplantation or who have leukemia.

Service Code

1033803

LOINC Code Information

76071-0

Update

Last updated 20/03/2025

Test Info

(a)  This test was developed by NUH Laboratory Medicine.

(b) This laboratory test has undergone in-house evaluation with appropriate quality assurance and control measures in line with laboratory best practice and accreditation requirements.