Galactomannan Test | Austin Pathology

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Galactomannan

Alternate Names	Aspergillus Antigen
Laboratory	Referred Test
Specimen	CSF Bronchial washings Bronchial lavage Blood
Container	70ml Sterile Container (yellow top) Serum tube (gold cap OR red cap w. yellow insert)
Collection Instructions	Collect at room temperature
Minimum Adult Volume	5mL
Minimum Paediatric Volume	None
Frequency	As required

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Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

Test Code	GALAV
Container ID	S, SP, CM, CMS
Opt. Specimen	Bronchial lavage Bronchial washings
Storage Instructions	Store at 4°C
Transport Instructions	Transport at 4°C
External Laboratory	VIDRL (Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory)