The Mycology Reference Centre Manchester

Identification of medically important yeasts and moulds
Susceptibility testing on all yeasts and moulds
Monitoring of body fluids for antifungal drugs
Susceptibility testing of novel antifungal drugs
Aspergillus galactomannan antigen ELISA
Counterimmunoelectrophoresis for Aspergillus precipitins
Cryptococcal antigen latex agglutination test
Culture and identification of dermatophytes and non-dermatophytes in skin, nails and hair
Investigations of mouldy houses and hospitals
Surveillance of hospital environments for aspergillus species

The Centre provides training in Medical Mycology in the North West, as an integral part of the UK Clinical Mycology Network

Counterimmunoelectrophoresis for Aspergillus precipitins:

Specimen type	*Counterimmunoelectrophoresis for Aspergillus* precipitins**
Optimal time of specimen collection	No specific time, when patient presents with aspergilloma (mycetoma, fungal ball), allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis or other pulmonary manifestations of aspergillosis
Correct specimen type and method of collection	Clotted blood
Quantity and number of specimens	5 ml, serial samples during treatment
Laboratory analysis	CIE for Aspergillus precipitins against Aspergillus fumigatus, A. niger, A. flavus, A. terreus
Transport	As per Microbiology guidelines
Turnaround time	1-2 days
Indicative cost per sample	Screening:Aspergillus fumigatus: £14 A. fumigatus, A. flavus, A. nidulans, A. niger and A. terreus: £19 Titre: Aspergillus fumigatus: £17 A. fumigatus, A. flavus, A. nidulans, A. niger and A. terreus: £27

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