Aspergillus fumigatus Antibody IgG
Test Mnemonic
ASPIGG
CPT Codes
- 86317 - QTY (1)
Includes
- Aspergillus fumigatus Ab IgG
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. |
Alternate Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mL | Serum | No additive (Red) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.25 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 |
Special Info
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. A positivity cutoff of 40 μg/mL was established based on a comparison study to precipitin assay results. Note that elevated specific IgG concentrations to Aspergillus fumigatus are not disease specific and could be found in healthy individuals. Results must be interpreted in the context of patient's clinical, laboratory, and radiologic findings, and in concordance with current practice guidelines.