1,3-Beta-D-Glucan (Fungitell), Serum
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: SFUNG
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026648
Schedule:
Testing Time:
Testing Lab: Mayo
UPHSM LIS Test #: 026648
Schedule:
Testing Time:
Testing Lab: Mayo
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 mL
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Serum (SST)
Collection Info:
Container/Tube: Serum gel (red top tube is not acceptable)
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.
Temperature: Refrigerated
Tube Type: Serum (SST)
Collection Info:
Container/Tube: Serum gel (red top tube is not acceptable)
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.
Specimen Acceptability
REJECT DUE TO:
Gross hemolysis: Reject
Gross lipemia: Reject
Gross icterus: Reject
Finger/heel sticks: Reject
Gross hemolysis: Reject
Gross lipemia: Reject
Gross icterus: Reject
Finger/heel sticks: Reject
Methods
Protease Zymogen-Based Colorimetric Assay
Clinical Utilities
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 Codes
87449
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
