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Aspergillus Antibodies, Immunodiffusion, Serum : 20341
Test CodeASPPTQ or 20341
Alias/See Also
Asper ID * Aspergillus Precipitins
CPT Codes
86606x3
Includes
Includes: Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus niger.
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
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 icteric; grossly lipemic
Methodology
Immunodiffusion (ID)
Setup Schedule
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
Report Available
3-6 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)
Reference Range
Not 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
