GALACTOMANNAN (ASPERGILLUS ANTIGEN), SERUM

What this test checks

Detects galactomannan in blood — a marker of invasive aspergillus infection.

Why do people get this test?

Used in immune-compromised patients with suspected fungal infection.

When you should consider this test

• Cancer chemo patient with fever
• Immune-compromised patient
• Transplant patient with infection

How to prepare

No fasting needed.