Test directory: Fungitell, Serum

Ordering Code7831
Test NameFungitell, Serum
Alias1,3-Beta-D-Glucan (Fungitell), Serum
Preferred SpecimenSerum
Preferred ContainerSST (Gold)
Optimum Volume1.5 mL
Collection InstructionsCentrifuge and send entire specimen in original collection tube. Do not aliquot or open tube.
Handling InstructionsCentrifuge and send entire specimen in original collection tube. Do not aliquot or open tube.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Refrigerated
Specimen StabilityAmbient: Not Stable
Refrigerated: 14 Days
Frozen: 30 Days
Rejection CriteriaHemolyzed, Icteric, Lipemic, Red top serum tube is not acceptable; Specimens must not be obtained via finger or heel sticks
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time5 Days
MethodologyProtease Zymogen-Based Colorimetric Assay
Reference Lab Mayo Medical Lab

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 21, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Fungitell Quantitative ValueALLSee report.
Fungitell Qualitative ResultALLSee report.