Beacon Diagnostics® Laboratory, specializing in (1→3)-β-D-glucan testing as an aid in the diagnosis of invasive fungal infection, is a CLIA-certified reference laboratory.  The laboratory, directed by Richard C. Tilton, Ph.D., is a division of Associates of Cape Cod, Inc. The expert staff at Beacon Diagnostics laboratory provides clients with rapid diagnostic and analytical service, to assist in the medical evaluation of patients suspected of having invasive fungal infections.

Information concerning the applications and latest findings of (1→3)-β-D-glucan testing in patients is available on this website. In addition, links are provided to other websites of interest to the mycotic disease community.

Immune suppressed patients are at high risk for developing invasive fungal infections, which are typically difficult to isolate and diagnose. Affected patient populations include:
1. Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy
2. Stem Cell and Organ Transplant patients
3. Burn patients
4. HIV patients
5. ICU patients

Hours of Operation
Testing: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
Sample Receiving: Monday-Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. EST

Beacon Diagnostics® Laboratory
124 Bernard E. Saint Jean Drive
East Falmouth, MA 02536-4445, USA

For technical information and sample
submission call:
(800) 568-0058
(508) 444-1481 (fax)
Email: beacondiagnostics@acciusa.com

For all other inquiries contact:
Vann Jones
Marketing Manager
124 Bernard E. Saint Jean Dr.
East Falmouth, MA 02536
Tel: (888) 395-2221
Direct: (508) 540-3808 x2254
Mobile: (508) 202-8915
Email: vjones@acciusa.com

 
Aside from our CLIA license, Beacon Diagnostics now has licensure in New York, Florida, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, California and Massachusetts. Other states not listed here do not have separate licensure requirements and, therefore, are already being served by Beacon Diagnostics.

Introducing the Fungitell® Assay
The Fungitell® assay, manufactured by Associates of Cape Cod, Inc., detects (1→3)-β-D-glucan, a cell wall component of most medically important fungi including Candida and Aspergillus. Beacon Diagnostics laboratory uses the Fungitell assay to provide clinicians with vital information that can aid in early diagnosis of invasive fungal infection.