Aspergillus PCR
Alternate test name
Fungus, Aspergillosis, Aspergillus, A. fumigatus, A. Flavus, A.terreus, A.niger, Polymerase Chain Reaction, Fungal Infection
Gene name / Alternate gene name
ITS-2 (Internal transcribed spacer region) rRNA gene
Lab area
Microbiology - Molecular
Method and equipment
Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction
Expected turn-around time
Within 7 days
Specimen type
Respiratory specimens including:
- sputum
- BAL
- biopsy (sinus, lung)
Specimen requirements
- Sterile screw top container
Storage and transportation
- Fresh specimen should be shipped on wet or dry ice
Special requirements
Requisition
Disease condition
- Invasive Fungal infections
- Aspergillosis
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