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Aspergillus Antibodies, Immunodiffusion, Serum : 20341
Test CodeASPPTQ or 20341
Alias/See Also
Apergillus niger, Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus flavus
CPT Codes
86606x3
Includes
Includes: Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus niger.
Instructions
Serum separator tube.
Transport Container
Centrifuge serum separator tube and transport, 1 mL serum (Min: 0.2 mL).
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 7 days; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 30 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Gross hemolysis, grossly lipemic, CSF, pleural fluid.
Methodology
Immunodiffusion (ID)
Setup Schedule
Tuesday - Saturday
Report Available
3-6 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
Aspergillus is a group of molds. Aspergillosis ranges in severity and includes allergy-type illness, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, aspergillous 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
