ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

(1,3)-Beta-D-Glucan (Fungitell®) : 2002434

Mnemonic: BDGLUCAN

Methodology: Semi-Quantitative Colorimetry
Performed: Mon-Fri
Reported: Within 3 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red.

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL serum to a sterile ARUP Standard Transport Tube (ARUP supply # 43115). Available online through eSupply using ARUP Connect ™ or contact ARUP Client Services at (800) 522-2787. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Unacceptable Conditions: Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: Unacceptable, Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 2 weeks
Reference Interval:
Less than 31 pg/mL: Negative
31-59 pg/mL: Negative
60-79 pg/mL: Indeterminate
Greater than or equal to 80 pg/mL: Positive
Interpretive Data: The Fungitell ® test is indicated for presumptive diagnosis of fungal infection. It should be used in conjunction with other diagnostic procedures. This test  does not detect certain fungal species such as  Cryptococcus, which produces very low levels of (1,3)-beta-D-glucan. This test also does not detect the zygomycetes, such as Absidia, Mucor, and Rhizopus, which are not known to produce (1,3)-beta-D-glucan.
Note: Reference ranges for pediatric patients (less than 18 years old) have not been established. Assay ranges were validated in adult subjects.
CPT Code(s): 87449
Cross References: Fungitell® ((1,3)-Beta-D-Glucan (Fungitell®)) , Glucan ((1,3)-Beta-D-Glucan (Fungitell®))