Test Code ASPAG Aspergillus (Galactomannan) Antigen, Serum
Reporting Name
Aspergillus Ag, SUseful For
Aiding in the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis
Assessing response to therapy
Method Name
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Performing Laboratory

Specimen Type
Serum SSTOrdering Guidance
For bronchoalveolar lavage specimens, order ASPBA / Aspergillus Antigen, Bronchoalveolar Lavage.
Specimen Required
Container/Tube: Serum gel (red-top tubes are not acceptable)
Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Avoid exposure of specimen to atmosphere to prevent sample contamination from environment.
2. Centrifuge and send specimen in original tube. Do not aliquot or open tube.
Specimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum SST | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | SERUM GEL TUBE |
Frozen | 14 days | SERUM GEL TUBE |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Reference Values
<0.5 index
Reference values apply to all ages.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday, Sunday
CPT Code Information
87305
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
ASPAG | Aspergillus Ag, S | 44357-2 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
84356 | Aspergillus Ag, S | 44357-2 |
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.Report Available
1 to 4 daysForms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send 1 of the following forms with the specimen:
-General Request (T239)