Aspergillus DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR

Test code

18873

CPT code(s)*

87798 (x3)
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Clinical significance

Aspergillus DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR - Diagnostic methods based on Real-Time PCR offer the possibility of expedient detection of Aspergillus from a variety of clinical specimens. Rapid, specific diagnosis of A. terreus is important because this organism is often refractory to amphotericin B treatment.

Test resources

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Details

Test details

Includes

Aspergillus spp
A. fumigatus
A. terreus

Methodology

Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Assay category

This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Specimen requirements
Patient preparation	None Specified
Preferred specimen(s)	3 mL bronchoalveolar lavage or sputum collected in a plastic sterile leak-proof container or 3 mL whole blood collected in an EDTA (lavender-top) tube or 1 mL CSF collected in a plastic sterile leak-proof container or 3 mm tissue collected in a plastic sterile leak-proof container
Minimum volume	2 mL BAL, sputum, or whole blood • 0.3 mL CSF • 3 mm tissue
Transport temperature	Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), sputum, CSF and whole blood: Refrigerated (cold packs) Tissue: Frozen
Specimen stability	Room temperature: Unacceptable Refrigerated: 7 days Frozen: 30 days
Reject criteria	Tissue received thawed

Reference range(s)

Reference Range(s)

*Aspergillus spp.*	Not detected
*A. fumigatus*	Not detected
A. terreus	Not detected

LOINC® codes

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NOTE: The codes listed in the table are not orderable Test Codes

Result code	Result name	LOINC code	Component name
86006668	A. FUMIGATUS	62478-3	Aspergillus fumigatus DNA
86006674	A. TERREUS	62479-1	Aspergillus terreus DNA
86006676	ASPERGILLUS SPP	49863-4	Aspergillus sp DNA
86007514	Source	31208-2	Specimen

Performing lab & setup schedule

Performing laboratory

Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA

33608 Ortega Highway

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042

Setup schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 2-3 days

Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.

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