| Ordering Recommendation: |
Aspergillus fumigatus-specific IgG is one component of testing recommended to establish the diagnosis of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA); it is not appropriate for diagnosing invasive aspergillosis.
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| Methodology: |
Semi-Quantitative Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
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| Performed: |
Tue, Fri
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| Reported: |
1-5 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Serum separator tube or plain red.
Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.05 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions: Contaminated, lipemic, or turbid specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): After separation form cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
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