ASAGB – “Aspergillus Antigen, BAL” replaced by ASPBA – “Aspergillus Antigen, Bronchoalveolar Lavage”

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Inactivated/Replace Test

Effective Date

07/16/2024

Included in Report

WML Test Directory Update | July 2024

Replacement Test

ASPERGILLUS ANTIGEN, BRONCHOALVEOLAR LAVAGE

Inactivated Test Details

Mnemonic

ASAGB

Ordering Code

3620600

CPT-4 Codes(s)

87305

Replacement Test Details

Mnemonic

ASPBA

Ordering Code

3800372

CPT-4 Codes(s)

87305

Turnaround Time
3 – 5 days
Performed
Sunday - Friday
Legacy Code
ASPBA
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Specimen Information

Collect

Lavage

Specimen Preparation

Send 2.0 mL bronchoalveolar lavage specimen in a sterile, leak-proof container.

Minimum Volume

1.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Rejection Criteria

Specimen trap collection containers with suction catheters attached, Specimen in a non-leak proof container, Bronchial washing, Thick viscous mucoid specimens

Stability

Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days

Methodology

Enzyme Immunoassay
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Reference Range

<0.5 Index
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Performing Laboratory

MAYO
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New York DOH Approval Status

Yes
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Interface Map for ASPBA

Test Name Ordering Code Result Code Component Name LOINC Code AOE Prompt Units
Aspergillus Antigen, Bronchoalveolar Lavage3800372
3800372Aspergillus Ag, BAL62467-6No

The CPT codes provided are for general informational purposes only and are based on an interpretation of AMA guidance. It is the sole responsibility of the billing party to determine CPT codes. Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the paying party.

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