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Test Code SFUNG 1,3-Beta-D-Glucan (Fungitell), Serum

Additional Codes

Epic Ordering Code LAB3040645
NBS code LBC13184
Service code 36910

 

Reporting Name

(1, 3) Beta-D-Glucan (Fungitell), S

Specimen Type

Serum SST


Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Serum gel (red top tube is not acceptable)

Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions:

1. Avoid exposure of specimen to atmosphere to prevent environmental contamination of the sample.

2. Centrifuge and send entire specimen in original collection tube. Do not aliquot or open tube.


National University Hospital-Singapore Note:

NUH Outreach Laboratories:

Specimen Requirements

Submit only one of the following immediately:

Preferred: Gold Top (SSTII)

Processing Requirements

Do not aliquot or open tube. Centrifuge and send entire specimen in original collection tube.

Specimen type: Serum

Volume: 1 mL

Storage/transport requirements: Refrigerated

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:

-General Request (T239)

-Microbiology Test Request (T244)

-Kidney Transplant Test Request

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum SST Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days SERUM GEL TUBE
  Frozen  30 days SERUM GEL TUBE

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis Reject
Gross lipemia Reject
Gross icterus Reject
Finger/heel sticks Reject

Method Name

Protease Zymogen-Based Colorimetric Assay

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday, Sunday

Report Available

1 to 2 days
National University Hospital-Singapore Note:

Please note that this is a referral test requiring transport to the external testing facility and an additional 3-5 days is required.

Reference Values

Fungitell quantitative value:

<60 pg/mL

 

Fungitell qualitative result:

Negative

 

Reference values apply to all ages.

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

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

CPT Code Information

87449

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
SFUNG (1, 3) Beta-D-Glucan (Fungitell), S 42176-8

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
603615 Fungitell Quantitative Value 42176-8
603616 Fungitell Qualitative Result 93812-6

Secondary ID

604094

Test Classification

This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.
National University Hospital-Singapore Additional Information:

Updated on 15/12/2025