Aspergillus fumigatus Antibody IgG
Test Mnemonic
ASPIGG
CPT Codes
- 86317 - QTY (1)
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Serum | SST (Gold) | Refrigerated | Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection and transfer to standard aliquot tube. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | After separation from cells: 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | After separation from cells: 2 weeks |
| Frozen | After separation from cells: 1 year |
Days Performed
Sun
Turnaround Time
2 - 9 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Quantitative ImmunoCAP Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay |
Reference Range
| Aspergillus fumigatus Ab | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| 0.00 - 90.00 mcg/mL; Negative - No significant level of Aspergillus fumigatus IgG antibody detected | 90.01 - 99.99 mcg/mL: Equivocal - Questionable presence of Aspergillus fumigatus IgG antibody | > or = 100.00 mcg/mL: Positive – A. fumigatus IgG antibody detected. Single criterion in determination of ABPA |
Special Info
Hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric specimens are unacceptable. This test is New York DOH approved.
Clinical Info
This test aids in the diagnosis of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) and is not appropriate for diagnosing invasive aspergillosis.