Aspergillus PCR Test | Austin Pathology

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Aspergillus PCR

Alternate Names	Aspergillus NAT, Aspergillus NAD
Ordering Information	This test is available in invasively collected pulmonary samples in patients with pulmonary inflitrates for fungal surveillance in patients not on mould active prophylaxis.
Cerner Test Name	Aspergillus NAT; Aspergillus NAD
Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	Bronchial lavage Bronchial washings Tissue
Container	70ml Sterile Container (yellow top) 120ml Sterile Container (yellow top)
Collection Instructions	Collect at room temperature
Minimum Adult Volume	1mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	1mL
Frequency	As required

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Test Code	ASPPCR
Container ID	CM, CMS, BCAE, BCP, BCP, BCM, CSF3, BCAN
Opt. Specimen	Bronchial lavage Bronchial washings Tissue
Storage Instructions	Store at 4°C
Transport Instructions	Transport at room temperature
External Laboratory	VIDRL (Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory)