- YFUNGTL
Fungitell (1,3 Beta D Glucan)
Specimen:
Test Code
YFUNGTL
Specimen Name
Fungitell (1,3 Beta D Glucan)
Collect
1-SST UNOPENED TUBE
Submit
3 mLs (Min: 0.5) Serum Refrigerated for adults
1 mL (Min: 0.2mL) Serum Refrigerated for pediatrics
1 mL (Min: 0.2mL) Serum Refrigerated for pediatrics
Special Handling
Centrifuge specimen within 2 hours of draw to pellet cells below the gel. DO NOT OPEN TUBE.
Rejection Criteria
Specimens received outside recommended storage conditions. Specimens received grossly lipemic, icteric, hemolyzed or highly pigmented. Specimen types other than those listed in the specimen information.
Stability
Ambient 30 days; Refrigerated 30 days; Frozen 30 days
Methodology
The assay is based upon a modification of the Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) pathway. The key assay reagent is modified to eliminate Factor C, and is therefore specific for (1,3)- ß-D-glucan and does not react to other polysaccharides, including beta-glucans with different glycosidic linkages. Similar to enzyme immunoassays, the Fungitell ß-D Glucan assay is performed in microplates and read in an incubating reader.
Performed
Monday - Saturday
Reported
2-6 days
CPT Codes
- 87449
Components
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Additional Information
Note: Freezing serum in SST tubes can lead to hemolysis and is not recommended.
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