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Aspergillus Antibodies, Immunodiffusion, Serum
Test Code20341
Includes
Aspergillus flavus
Aspergillus fumigatus
Aspergillus niger
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 lipemic • Grossly icteric
Methodology
Immunodiffusion (ID)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat; Report available: 3-6 days
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.
