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Aspergillus Antibodies (CF) [15457X]
Test Code2962
CPT Codes
86606
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
Note: CF is less sensitive that ID; however, CF activity is more indicative of recent infection than ID reactivity. See Test Code 292, Fungal Antibody Screen, ID.
Transport Container
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Complement Fixation (CF)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 2 days
Reference Range
Aspergillus Abs: < 1:8
Interpretive Criteria
< 1:8: Antibody not detected
≥1:8: Antibody detected
Interpretive Criteria
< 1:8: Antibody not detected
≥1:8: Antibody detected
