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Aspergillus spp

What it measures

Tests in the graph that measure it
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A plain-language description with its source has not been added for this biomarker yet. What the laboratories say about the tests that measure it is below.

Tests that measure Aspergillus spp

Post-Transplant Aspergillus DNA Qualitative Real-Time PCR Blood

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
18000
Specimen
Blood
Fasting
Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

Diagnostic methods based on Real-Time PCR offer the possibility of expedient detection of Aspergillus from a variety of clinical specimens. Rapid, specific diagnosis of A. terreus is important because this organism is often refractory to amphotericin B treatment.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 18000

Post-Transplant Aspergillus DNA Qualitative Real-Time PCR Respiratory

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
18001
Specimen
3 mL bronchoalveolar lavage or sputum collected in a sterile plastic leak-proof container
Fasting
Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

Diagnostic methods based on Real-Time PCR offer the possibility of expedient detection of Aspergillus from a variety of clinical specimens. Rapid, specific diagnosis of A. terreus is important because this organism is often refractory to amphotericin B treatment.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 18001

Aspergillus DNA Qualitative Real-Time PCR

Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics
Test code
18873
Specimen
Blood
Fasting
Not stated as required

What the laboratory says this test is for

Diagnostic methods based on Real-Time PCR offer the possibility of expedient detection of Aspergillus from a variety of clinical specimens. Rapid, specific diagnosis of A. terreus is important because this organism is often refractory to amphotericin B treatment.

Quest Diagnostics test directory, test code 18873

About this page

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