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Aspergillus Antibodies, Immunodiffusion, Serum
Test CodeASPERG
Quest Code
20341
CPT Codes
86606 (x3)
Includes
Aspergillus flavus
Aspergillus fumigatus
Aspergillus niger
Aspergillus fumigatus
Aspergillus niger
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis • Grossly lipemic • Grossly icteric
Methodology
Immunodiffusion (ID)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat; Report available: 3-6 days
Reference Range
| Aspergillus flavus | Not detected |
| Aspergillus fumigatus | Not detected |
| Aspergillus niger | Not detected |
Interpretive Criteria
| Negative | Antibody Not detected |
| Positive | Antibody Detected |
Clinical Significance
Aspergillus is a group of molds. Aspergillosis ranges in severity and includes allergy-type illness, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, aspergillus sinusitis, aspergilloma, and invasive aspergillosis. Infection is more common in patients who are immunocompromised. Earlier diagnosis contributes to effective medical treatment.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
