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Method Name
Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) Pathway
Reporting Name
Fungitell, BALSpecimen Type
LavageCollect 1 - 3 mL Bronchial Lavage (BAL) in a sterile container, ship frozen.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Lavage | Frozen (preferred) | |
| Refrigerated | 7 days | |
| Ambient | 4 days | |
Clinical Information
The Fungitell Beta – D Glucan assay detects (1,3) – Beta-D-glucan from the following pathogens: Candida spp., Acremonium, Aspergillus spp., Coccidioides immitis, Fusarium spp., Histoplasma capsulatum, Trichosporon spp., Sporothrix schenckii, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, and Pneumocystis jiroveci.
The Fungitell Beta-D Glucan assay does not detect certain fungal species such as the genus Cryptococcus, which produces very low levels of (1,3) – Beta-D-glucan, nor the Zygomycetes, such as Absidia, Mucor, and Rhizopus, which are not known to produce (1,3) – Beta-D-glucan. Studies indicate Blastomyces dermatitidis is usually not detected due to little (1,3) – Beta-D-glucan produced in the yeast phase.
Reference Values
A reference range for specimens other than serum has not been established.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Saturday
Report Available
1 dayPerforming Laboratory
Viracor-IBT LaboratoriesCPT Code Information
87449