Aspergillus PCR Panel, various sources
Collection Requirements
Source: BAL
Container: BAL trap or sterile cup
Volume: 1 mL in container
Source: Bronchial wash
Container: sterile cup
Volume: 1 mL in sterile cup
Turn Around Time
1-3 days
Availability
Routine
Includes
Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus terreus, and Pan-Aspergillus
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: BAL or bronchial wash
Transfer 1 mL to sterile cup and freeze
Performing Laboratory
Eurofins Viracor
Adele Hall Lab Section
Sendouts
Instrumentation/Methodology
PCR
Reference Ranges
See Report
CPT
87798