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Mayo Clinic Laboratories

Test Code BLOD1206 1,3-Beta-D-Glucan (Fungitell), Serum

Specimen Type/Requirements

Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum

Specimen is affected by hemolysis, lipemia, icterus, and finger/heel sticks.

Specimen Volume

Preferred Volume	1.0 mL
Minimum Volume	0.5 mL

Stability/Transport

Room Temperature	Not Acceptable
Refrigerated	15 days	Preferred for transport
Frozen	27 days

Methodology

Protease Zymogen-Based Colorimetric Assay

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Fargo - Amber Valley

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Friday

CPT

87449

Report Available

1 - 2 days

AKA

Fungitell, Fungal Antigen, Candida Antigen, BDG

Useful For

Aiding in the diagnosis of invasive fungal infections caused by various fungi, including: Aspergillus species, Fusarium species, Candida species, and Pneumocystis jiroveci, among others.