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Department

Immunology
Local code : ASPG

Preferred Sample Type

Fungal Precipitins: Aspergillus

Suitable Specimen Types

  • Serum
5-10 mL

Sample Processing in Laboratory

Usual

Sample Preparation

Usual

Turnaround Time

up to 7 days

Sample Stability

4oC

Fungal Precipitins: Aspergillus

General Information

Precipitating IgG antibodies to fungal antigens may be associated with hypersensitivity pneumonitis, presence of the antibody is not diagnostic but can be a marker of exposure and should be interpreted in light of the clinical findings

Patient Preparation

None

Notes

None Given

Reference Range

0 - 39.99 mgA/L = Negative

>40 mgA/L = Positive

In patients with Cystic Fibrosis positive range is >71 mgA/L

 

Specifications

  • EQA Scheme?: Yes
  • EQA Status:

    NEQAS Eqa scheme available