Posted Date
Effective Date
Test Name
Fungitell, BAL
Update Type
Specimen collection or handling and/or storage changed
CPT Code
87449
Order Code
VFNFL
SPECIMEN HANDLING CHANGE
Fungitell, BAL
Order Code: VFNFL
Fee Code: AA238 (CPT 87449)
Reference Laboratory: Viracor 351700
Viracor has updated the preferred specimen storage and transport to room (ambient) temperature for the Fungitell assays effective August 14, 2023.
Collection Instructions BAL: Collect 1-3 mL in a sterile, screw top tube. Store and send at room temperature (preferred), refrigerated, or frozen. Do not ship samples in universal transport media.