Fungitell® (1,3)-Beta-D-Glucan
Use
The Fungitell® assay is a rapid screening in vitro diagnostic test for (1→3)-β-D‑Glucan in serum, used as an aid in the presumptive diagnosis of invasive fungal infections (e.g., Candida, Aspergillus, Pneumocystis) in at‑risk patients; elevated levels support the presence of invasive fungal infection, though results should be interpreted alongside other clinical and laboratory findings. ([fungitell.com](https://www.fungitell.com/fungitel_assay?utm_source=openai))
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
False‑positive results may occur in patients recently exposed to hemodialysis, certain fractionated blood products (e.g., albumin, IVIG), or glucan‑containing gauze; the assay does not detect fungi that produce very low or no (1→3)‑β‑D‑glucan such as Cryptococcus, Mucorales (e.g., Mucor, Absidia, Rhizopus), and the yeast phase of Blastomyces dermatitidis. Serial testing is recommended to improve diagnostic accuracy. ([mayocliniclabs.com](https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/Overview/SFUNG?utm_source=openai))
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Multiplex Protein Panel)
Biomarkers
(1→3)-β-D-Glucan
Protein
Result Turnaround Time
1-2 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Plain red or serum separator tube (SST)
Collection Instructions
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated; ambient unacceptable; frozen acceptable
Causes for Rejection
Hemolyzed, icteric, or lipemic specimens; specimen types other than serum
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | Unacceptable |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 2 weeks |
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