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= Galactomannan = |
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== Definition == |
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* Quantitative analysis of galactomannan levels in either bronchoalveolar lavage or blood that is used to diagnose invasive aspergillosis |
* Quantitative analysis of galactomannan levels in either bronchoalveolar lavage or blood that is used to diagnose invasive aspergillosis |
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* Bronchoalveolar lavage more sensitive than serum |
* Bronchoalveolar lavage more sensitive than serum |
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* False-positives in pip/tazo, amox/clav, Penicillium spp., Histoplasma spp. |
* False-positives in pip/tazo, amox/clav, Penicillium spp., Histoplasma spp. |
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Revision as of 11:14, 16 August 2019
- Quantitative analysis of galactomannan levels in either bronchoalveolar lavage or blood that is used to diagnose invasive aspergillosis
Pathophysiology
- Galactomannan is a component of the cell wall of Aspergillus species that is released when the organism is actively dividing
Interpretation
- Bronchoalveolar lavage more sensitive than serum
- False-positives in pip/tazo, amox/clav, Penicillium spp., Histoplasma spp.
