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HelpTest Code LAB1230181 1,3-Beta-D-Glucan (Fungitell), Serum
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Serum gel (red top tube is not acceptable)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Avoid exposure of specimen to atmosphere to prevent environmental contamination of the sample.
2. Centrifuge and send entire specimen in original collection tube. Do not aliquot or open tube.
Useful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of invasive fungal infections caused by various fungi, including Aspergillus species, Fusarium species, Candida species, and Pneumocystis jirovecii, among others
Reporting Name
(1, 3) Beta-D-Glucan (Fungitell), SSpecimen Type
Serum SSTSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum SST | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | SERUM GEL TUBE |
| Frozen | 30 days | SERUM GEL TUBE |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Finger/heel sticks | Reject |
Reference Values
Fungitell quantitative value:
<60 pg/mL
Fungitell qualitative result:
Negative
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, Sunday
Report Available
1 to 2 daysSpecimen Retention Time
2 weeksPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
87449
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SFUNG | (1, 3) Beta-D-Glucan (Fungitell), S | 42176-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| 603615 | Fungitell Quantitative Value | 42176-8 |
| 603616 | Fungitell Qualitative Result | 93812-6 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-General Request (T239)
-Microbiology Test Request (T244)