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Interface Order Alias
1230241
Clinical Information
The Aspergillus PCR panel is comprised of 3 real-time PCR assays: a Pan-Aspergillus assay that detects all Aspergillus species, an A. fumigatus assay that detects the most common Aspergillus species, and an A. terreus assay that detects a clinically important Aspergillus species that is resistant to Amphotericin B.
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Bronch wash
Container/Tube: Sterile, screw-cap transport
tube
Volume: 2 mL
Minimum volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions: Freeze as soon as possible.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Reject due to: Specimens that have been stored at ambient temperature, specimens received in trap containers, specimens other than those listed or specimens that have been stored at 2 to 8°C for >2 days.
Test Frequency
TAT: 1-3 days
Performing Department
Referral Send Outs
Performing Department Laboratory Location
Send Out to VIRACOR REF LAB
Methodology
Extraction of Aspergillus DNA from specimen followed by amplification and detection using real-time, qualitative PCR. A full-process internal control is added to each clinical specimen in order to ensure the extraction was performed correctly and the PCR reaction was not inhibited. This test has not been cleared or approved for diagnostic use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
CPT
87798 (x3)
Epic Test ID
1230101674
Beaker LOINC
Send Out test to Viracor-IBT Laboratories, LOINC Unavailable
Additional Information
Viracor Test Code: 8900
Reviewed Date
6/9/2023
Beaker Names
Beaker Procedure Name: ASPERGILLUS REAL-TIME PCR PANEL BAL
Beaker Display Name: Aspergillus Real-time
PCR Panel BAL
BEAKER TEST NAME:
ASPERGILLUS PCR
PANEL BAL
BEAKER TEST REPORT NAME: Aspergillus PCR Panel BAL
Beaker Synonyms
VIRACOR 8909
Beaker Collection and Specimen Handling
BEAKER COLLECTION: +F
Beaker Location, Container and Temperature
VIRACOR FROZEN: STERILECONTAINER A (Preferred)