Microbiology
| Full details for "1-3 Beta-d-glucan". | |
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Name |
1-3 Beta-d-glucan |
Alternative name/Profile |
Candidosis / Candida species / aspergillosis / Fungi / Mycology / Beta-d-glucan / glucan / 1-3 Beta-d-glucan |
Department |
Microbiology |
Investigation |
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Specimen type |
Peripheral Blood |
Sample type |
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Sample container & volume |
5 ml Red top serum tube |
Frequency of analysis |
Performed on Monday and Thursday mornings. In the case when Monday is a bank holiday, tests will only be performed on Wednesday of that week. |
Turnaround time |
5 Days |
Availability |
Please discuss with consultant microbiologist. |
Notes |
1-3 Beta-d-glucan is a panfungal marker which is a useful adjuvant to the diagnosis of invasive candidiasis/Invasive fungal disease. Please note: Certain fungi such as Cryptococcus, the Mucorales group (Rhizopus, Mucor, Absidia) and Blastomyces dermatitidis produce little or no β-D-glucan. The following sample conditions may interfere with an accurate assay result: haemolysis, turbid/lipemic samples, the presence of bilirubin in the serum or elevated levels of IgG such as those found in multiple myeloma. Results should be interpreted in collaboration/discussion with a medical microbiologist. Please allow 3 days before repeat sampling. Specimens taken on consecutive days will not all be tested. Send sample to the laboratory without delay. Sample should be refrigerated if not transported immediately
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Reference range |
The following reference ranges apply: < 60pg/ml : This result is NOT suggestive of invasive fungal disease 60 - 79 pg/mL: This is an indeterminate result. Please send repeat sample >80 pg/mL: Suggestive of invasive fungal disease
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Last updated |
Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:48:29 GMT |