Test directory: Aspergillus Ag, EIA, BAL

Ordering Code 4163
Test Name Aspergillus Ag, EIA, BAL
Alias Aspergillus Antigen, EIA, BAL
Preferred Specimen Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Preferred Container Sterile tube or sterile container
Optimum Volume 2 mL
Handling Instructions If specimen needs to be shared, coordinate sharing of specimens with other test(s) requirements. This specimen is only stable for 24 hours refrigerated if container was opened. Otherwise, freeze specimen that was already shared.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: 5 Days if unopened; 24 Hours if previously opened
Frozen <= -20 Degrees C: 5 Months
Rejection Criteria Specimens other than BAL, samples received at room temperature or beyond stability
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time Up to 7 Days
Methodology EIA
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostics Infectious Disease

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of June 29, 2025.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Aspergillus Ag, EIA, BAL ALL See report.
Index Value ALL See report.