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Aspergillus Galactomannan Antigen (BAL)
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General
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Clinical Use:
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Adjunctive diagnostic testing and screening for invasive aspergillosis in immunocompromised patients. An enzyme immunoassay detects galactomannan, a soluble component of the Aspergillus cell wall. |
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Availability:
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Samples are batched and tested twice a week. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| Galctamannan (BAL), |
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Code:
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SRGAG |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Reference Interval:
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Refer to report or laboratory
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Sterile Container (STERILE), |
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Sample Type:
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Broncho-Alveolar Lavage Fluid |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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5mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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300uL |
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Stability:
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Site
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Contact Phone
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| Serology |
Microbiology |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8010 |
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Last Updated : 02-10-2020 08:46 |