Methodology
Protease Zymogen-based Colorimetric Kinetic Assay
Synonyms
(1-3) B-D-Glucan Assay,glucan antigen test
Specimen Type
Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Performing Lab
Quest Diagnostics Chantilly
Epic ID
LAB07952
Lab Test Days
Daily
Standard TAT
1-2 Days
Collection Information
Specimen Required
0.5-1 mL Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Container Type
Sterile Container
Processing Information - Lab Use Only
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated-OK/Frozen-OK
Specimen Stability
Room Temp: Unacceptable; Refrigerated: 5 Days; Frozen: 7 Days
Rejection Criteria
Glass tubes: Samples received room temp
Test Volume Required
1 mL Brochoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Minimum Test Volume
0.5 mL Brochoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
CPT Codes
87449
Revised
11/10/23
Initials
SA