Aspergillus Galactomannen EIA (Blood)

Testing Laboratory

Waikato Hospital Laboratory

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

GALA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7685

Synonyms

Galactomannan Antigen,
Beta D Glucan,
Beta-D-glucan,
Galactomannan,
Invasive Aspergillosis

Specimen Type

• Bronchial Washing
• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• Please refer to Additional Information below
• Plain (Red Top)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3.5

Test code: SST (blood) sample - GALA
Separate and Freeze.

Test code: BroncoAlveolar Lavage (BAL) sample - GALB

Sample must be FROZEN within 48 hours of collection.

TAT & Stability for test add:
7days (serum only)
24-48 hours for Bronchoalverolar sample from collection time

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Contact Information