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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
- BAL
Specimen requirements
- Sterile screw top container
Storage and transportation
- specimens that will arrive at Sickkids within 5 days from the time of collection can be shipped on ice packs. If greater than 5 days from the time of collection, specimens MUST be shipped FROZEN ON DRY ICE
Special requirements
Requisition
Disease condition
- Invasive Fungal infections
- Aspergillosis
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