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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.

Infectious

Additional Codes

LOINC: 76071-0

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 1-2mL sterile saline

Specimen Volume: Entire collection

 

Acceptable:
Specimen Type: Whole blood
Container/Tube: Lavender Top (EDTA)
Specimen Volume: 6mL

 

Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

Container/Tube: Sterile plain container

Specimen Volume: Entire collection

Days and Times Performed

TAT 10 working days

Methodology

Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction

Service Code

1033803

Update

Last updated 28/08/2024

Updated on specimen requirements.

Specimen Stability

7 days, refrigerated

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.