Fungitell

Test Name

Fungitell

Alternate Description

(1, 3) ß-D Glucan assay

LIS Code

FTELLP

Availability

24 hours a day, seven days a week

Lab Section

Send Outs

Fluid Type

1 mL Serum

Specimen Tube Type Transport

3 mL Red Top tube

Container Whole Blood Required

3 mL blood in a red top tube

Summary Test Name

Fungitell

Specimen Stability

Serum: 14 days frozen, 5 days refrigerated

Minimum Volume

0.1 mL

Specimen Preparation In House

Pour off serum into cryogenic vial and freeze.

Stat Availability

No

Test Turnaround Time Routines And Stats

Set-up Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings in California. Report available 4 days after set-up.

Reference Value

< 60 pg/mL