Aspergillus DNA, Qualitative, Real-Time PCR
Test code
CPT code(s)*
Test resources
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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 FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
This test is not available for New York patient testing.
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 |
| Collection instructions | Note: Whole blood can be received frozen. |
| Transport container | Bronchoalveolar lavage or sputum or CSF or tissue: Plastic sterile leak-proof container Whole blood: EDTA (lavender-top) tube |
| 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)
| Aspergillus spp. | Not detected |
| A. fumigatus | Not detected |
| A. terreus | Not detected |
Reference ranges are provided as general guidance only. To interpret test results use the reference range in the laboratory report.
*The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidance 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.
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