Galactomannan Antigen (for Aspergillus) | KK Women's and Children's Hospital

Specimen Container	Gel separator tube (Adult) Microtube (Paeds) Wide mouth sterile container
Specimen Requirement	Plain Blood Adult: 5 mL Paediatric: 1.3 mL Sterile container Bronchoalveolar lavage: 5 mL Please send sample in a separate container; sample is not to be shared with other test requests to avoid contamination.
Orderable as Urgent?	No
Turn Around Time	1 - 3 days
Reference Value(s)	-
Testing Laboratory Location	SGH
Laboratory	Immunology/Serology
Contact Number	6394 1352
Day and Time Performed	Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs Saturday: 0800 hrs to 1200 hrs Test setup every Tuesday and Friday
Orderable on CPOE?	Yes
Downtime Form	Bacteriology, Mycology,Parasitology Tests

Change History Notes

Last Updated - 28 May 2025