Galactomannan
| Test Name | Galactomannan |
| Alternate Name(s) | Aspergillus Antigen |
| Laboratory Module | LAB |
| Ordering Mnemonic | |
| Specimen Type |
Serum (also acceptable BAL) |
| Collection Container | SST |
| Container Information |
SST Tube
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| Test Schedule | |
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| Lab Process Notes |
Collect blood in SST tube. Allow blood to clot at room temperature and separate by centrifugation as soon as possible. Transfer serum to a labeled aliquot tube. Store and ship refrigerated at 2-8 degrees BAL and Bronchial Wash: Collect 5 ml in sterile trap. If more than one test requested, collect >10 ml. Remove trap and replace with screw capped lid before transporting. Send to HGH Clinical Chemistry & Immunology ASAP. Samples can be stored at 2-8°C for 24 hours. >24 hours store at -70. Freeze and ship frozen on dry ice.
Send sample to LRC ASAP via taxi |
| Storage and Transport |
Storage: Refrigerated (2-8°C) >24 hours store at -70. Freeze and ship frozen on dry ice. |
| Test Referred To | Offsite, Reference Lab |
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