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General
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Clinical Use:
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Beta-D-glucan may be elevated in fungal infections including Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia, invasive candidiasis, and invasive aspergillosis. Some fungal species such as Cryptococcus species and Mucorales do not produce beta-D-glucan. Beta-D-glucan has a high negative predictive value for invasive candidiasis and Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia. False positive results can be caused by interfering substances including haemodialysis catheters with cellulose membranes, cellulose filters for intravenous administration, intravenous immunoglobulin, intravenous albumin, and surgical gauzes. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| BDG, Fungitell, Glucan, |
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Code:
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SBGLU |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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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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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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1mL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Dedicated sample required. |
Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Processing Instructions:
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Please leave sample in original collection container. DO NOT aliquot sample into separate container, as not validated to be glucan free and may cause false positive results.
Refer samples to FSH Microbiology Serology Laboratory for storage.
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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20uL |
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Stability:
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15 days chilled; 27 days frozen |
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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 : 01-09-2025 15:52 |