Fungitell detection reagent of (1,3) beta D Glucan for Invasive Fungal Infections

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Frequently asked questions

Interpretation: Does a positive value always mean that the patient has a fungal infection?

Interpretation: How often should a patient be tested?

Interpretation: Is (1→3)-β-D-Glucan always in the positive range during a fungal infection?

Interpretation: Do all fungal infections result in high serum levels of (1→3)-β-D-Glucan?

Contamination: Are most disposables sufficiently free of (1→3)-β-D-Glucan, to use in the test?

Contamination: How can I evaluate the test environment and procedures?

Contamination: Is the testing environment a concern?

Sample: How much sample volume is required?

Sample: Do the endogenous proteases of serum affect the test?

Sample: Do immunoglobulinemias affect the test?

Sample: Are there any interferences that would reject a sample?

Sample: What kind of sample does the Fungitell assay require?

Assay: What standard is used?

Assay: How are the results calculated?

Assay: How long is the assay time?

Assay: How long does it take to set up an assay?

Assay: What software is required to run the Fungitell assay?

Assay: Will any microplate reader work?

Assay: What is the assay set up?

Reactivity: How sensitive is the Fungitell assay?

Reactivity: How does the Fungitell assay work?

Reactivity: Does the Fungitell reagent react to analytes other than (1→3)-β-D-Glucan ?

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Introducing Beacon Diagnostics™ Laboratory
Beacon Diagnostics is a CLIA Certified Reference Laboratory that is offering specialty testing for the clinical and reference laboratory market. Beacon is now performing the Fungitell® assay for clients who prefer to send their fungal testing to a reference lab. For more information, visit beacondiagnostics.com