Fungitell® (1,3)-Beta-D-Glucan

Serum:

• Serum Separator Tube or red top tube, 5-10 mL preferred, 0.1 mL minimum sample volume 

Collection Instructions:

• Avoid exposure of specimen to atmosphere to prevent environmental contamination of the sample

• Centrifuge and send entire specimen in original collection tube

• Do not aliquot or open tube

• The serum can be decanted into a suitable container that is free of interfering levels of (1-3)-B-D-glucan; however, the use of pour-off tubes is not recommended due to the potential for environmental contamination of the sample that can lead to false positive results

• Serum samples which are transferred to sterile, leak-proof containers should be handled in a sterile cabinet

• Interpret results from samples provided in pour-off tubes with caution

CSF/Bronchoalveolar Lavage/Bronchial Wash:

• Collect sample in a sterile container

Rejection Criteria: 

• Incorrect specimen types

• Specimens collected in an incorrect or unsterile container

• Samples exposed to environmental contamination