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Battery Information:

Name:Aspergillus fumigatus PCR
Cross References: PCR for Aspergillosis from BAL
   Specimen Type: Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
Lab Mnemonic: ASPPCR
General Information: For more information on this test, to download a requisition form, and for a list of acceptable and unacceptable specimens, please refer to: Molecular diagnosis website
Components: Specimen Description {SDES}
Special Requests {SREQ}
Culture {CULT}
Report Status {RPT}

Collection and Handling:

             Collection: Bronchoalveolar Lavage - Submit in sterile container
Handling:Transport to UWMC microbiology laboratory immediately.
Amount: 3 mL BAL
Minimum: 1.5 mL BAL

Laboratory:

Processing: Outside Laboratory:  If transport is delayed, Freeze 3 mL BAL @ -20°C
Performing Lab:UWMC:  Microbiology
             Frequency: Monday-Friday, Specimen in lab by 7AM for same day results
Available STAT? No
LIS Dept Code: Microbiology  (MC)
Last Updated: 04/01/2008
Method: DNA extraction, nucleic acid purification, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA melting temperature analysis, and DNA probe hybridization
CPT Codes:87798    Medicare Reimbursement:51.25
Medicare reimbursements do not reflect charges or costs; CPT codes may not be complete.
Reference Range:Effective Dates: See individual components