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Beta D glucan blood test

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ben00128
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I've recently had this blood test due to suspected invasive fungal infections.

I had been taking antifungal drugs (itraconazole, fluconazole, terbinafine) for quite a long time

and only stopped a few days before have the test

I think this has affected the result which is lower than the cut off point which is 80 ie the level that confirms fungal infection.

My result was 68.

From what I understand normal levels are about 15 also that it can two weeks to clear the system of these antifungal drugs.

Does anyone have any ideas of what to do?

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