Galactomannan Antigen

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Testing Laboratory

Waikato Hospital Laboratory

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

GALB

Test Code (Numeric Code)

8619

Laboratory Handling

Registration

Register with a dedicated lab number.

Sample Stability

7 days

Synonyms

N/A

Turnaround Time

7 days

Serum: 7 days, BroncoAlveolar Lavage (BAL): 24-48 hours

Specimen Type

  • Serum

Specimen Type

  • Bronchial Washing
  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Preferred if Waitākere
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container
  • Plain (Red Top)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • Specimen Container
  • Plain (Red Top)

Additional Specimen Information

SST (blood) sample - GALA
separate and Freeze.

BroncoAlveolar Lavage (BAL) sample - GALB.

Sample must be FROZEN within 48 hours of collection.

Last updated: 27/03/2026