
Galactomannan,Serum near me in Chennai









The Galactomannan,Serum test is a blood test that detects the presence of galactomannan antigen, a component released by Aspergillus species. The test is used as a supportive test to help evaluate the possibility of invasive aspergillosis, particularly in high-risk individuals. It is widely available with Tata 1mg labs at an affordable price in Chennai.








What does Galactomannan,Serum measure?
The Galactomannan,Serum test measures the presence of galactomannan antigen, a polysaccharide released by Aspergillus species during fungal growth, in the blood. Detecting galactomannan helps identify active Aspergillus infections, particularly invasive aspergillosis. Elevated levels suggest active infection, whereas normal levels generally suggest no active infection. Early detection enables prompt antifungal treatment, which is crucial for high-risk patients.





FAQs related to Galactomannan,Serum in Chennai
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- Kaya H, Ozaki J, Okumura H. Usefulness of Aspergillus Galactomannan Antigen Testing and the Prediction of an Outbreak during Hospital Reconstruction. Intern Med. 2018 Jul 15;57(14):1983-1988. [Accessed 13 Sep. 2025]. Available From:
- Zhou W, Li H, Zhang Y, Huang M, He Q, Li P, Zhang F, Shi Y, Su X. Diagnostic Value of Galactomannan Antigen Test in Serum and Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid Samples from Patients with Nonneutropenic Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis. J Clin Microbiol. 2017 Jul;55(7):2153-2161. [Accessed 13 Sep. 2025]. Available From:
- Fontaine T, Latgé JP. Galactomannan Produced by Aspergillus fumigatus: An Update on the Structure, Biosynthesis and Biological Functions of an Emblematic Fungal Biomarker. J Fungi (Basel). 2020 Nov 12;6(4):283. [Accessed 13 Sep. 2025]. Available From:
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