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25382 Fungitell, Serum (SFUNG)

Fungitell, Serum (SFUNG)
Test Code: FFUNGSO
Synonyms/Keywords
Beta-D Glucan, (1, 3) Beta-D-Glucan (Fungitell), Fungal antigen, BDG, Candida antigen
Useful For

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

The Fungitell assay may aid to identify deep-seated fungal infections or fungemia in patients with symptoms of, or with a medical condition predisposing the patient to, an invasive fungal infection.

The Fungitell assay detects circulating (1, 3)beta-D-glucan (BDG) in serum. This antigen is released from many invasive fungal organisms (eg, Candida species, Aspergillus species, Fusarium species, Pneumocystis jirovecii).

Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
​No ​Serum Serum Separator Tube (SST) ​ ​1.0 mL ​0.5 mL ​
Collection Processing Instructions

1. Avoid exposure of specimen to atmosphere to prevent environmental contamination of the sample.

2. Centrifuge and send specimen in collection SST tube. Do not aliquot or open tube.

Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time​​Special Container
​Serum ​SST Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days​Serum Gel Tube
​Frozen 30 days​Serum Gel Tube
Rejection Criteria

 

Gross ​​Lipemia
​Gross Hemolysis
​Gross Icterus
​Red Top Tube (RTT)

 

Performing Laboratory Information
Performing LocationDay(s) Test PerformedAnalytical TimeMethodology/Instrumentation
Mayo Clinical Laboratories

​Monday through Saturday; 09:00

Sunday; 07:00

​1 day​Protease Zymogen-Based Colorimetric Assay
Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Test Information
This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.
Reference Range Information

Fungitell Quantitative Value: <60 pg/mL

Fungitell Qualitative Result: Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​87449 ​ ​ ​ ​
Classification
This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.
Synonyms/Keywords
Beta-D Glucan, (1, 3) Beta-D-Glucan (Fungitell), Fungal antigen, BDG, Candida antigen
Ordering Applications
Ordering Application Description
​Cerner​Fungitell, Serum (SFUNG)
​COM​Fungitell, Serum (SFUNG)
If the ordering application you are looking for is not listed, contact your local laboratory for assistance.
Specimen Requirements
Fasting Required Specimen Type Preferred Container/Tube Acceptable Container/Tube Specimen Volume Specimen Minimum Volume
(allows for 1 repeat)		 Pediatric Minimum Volume
(no repeat)
​No ​Serum Serum Separator Tube (SST) ​ ​1.0 mL ​0.5 mL ​
Collection Processing

1. Avoid exposure of specimen to atmosphere to prevent environmental contamination of the sample.

2. Centrifuge and send specimen in collection SST tube. Do not aliquot or open tube.

Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type Temperature Time​​Special Container
​Serum ​SST Refrigerated (preferred) 14 days​Serum Gel Tube
​Frozen 30 days​Serum Gel Tube
Rejection Criteria

 

Gross ​​Lipemia
​Gross Hemolysis
​Gross Icterus
​Red Top Tube (RTT)

 

Useful For

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

The Fungitell assay may aid to identify deep-seated fungal infections or fungemia in patients with symptoms of, or with a medical condition predisposing the patient to, an invasive fungal infection.

The Fungitell assay detects circulating (1, 3)beta-D-glucan (BDG) in serum. This antigen is released from many invasive fungal organisms (eg, Candida species, Aspergillus species, Fusarium species, Pneumocystis jirovecii).

Reference Range Information

Fungitell Quantitative Value: <60 pg/mL

Fungitell Qualitative Result: Negative

Reference values apply to all ages.

For more information visit:
Performing Laboratory Information
Performing LocationDay(s) Test PerformedAnalytical TimeMethodology/Instrumentation
Mayo Clinical Laboratories

​Monday through Saturday; 09:00

Sunday; 07:00

​1 day​Protease Zymogen-Based Colorimetric Assay
Reference Lab
Mayo Clinic Laboratories
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Outreach CPTs
CPT Modifier
(if needed)		 Quantity Description Comments
​87449 ​ ​ ​ ​
Classification
This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.
For most current information refer to the Marshfield Laboratory online reference manual.