Test Details
Mnemonic
FNBRW
Ordering Code
3300144
CPT-4 Code(s)
87449, plus 87449 if reflexed to titer, at additional cost
Specimen Information
Collect
Bronchial wash
Specimen Preparation
Send 2.0 mL bronchial wash frozen in a sterile, screw capped plastic (polypropylene) container.
Minimum Volume
1.0 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Room temperature specimen, patients <6 months of age
Stability
Room temperature: 4 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) pathway
Reference Range
There are no established criteria for the
interpretation of Fungitell results from BAL fluid.
interpretation of Fungitell results from BAL fluid.
Performing Laboratory
Eurofins Viracor
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes