ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) Panel : 2004243

Mnemonic: ABPA

Methodology: Quantitative ImmunoCAP® Fluorescent Enzyme Immunoassay/Qualitative Immunodiffusion
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 3-7 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Plain red or serum separator tube.

Specimen Preparation: Separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2.3 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.

Remarks: Multiple specimen tubes and multiple patient encounters should be avoided.

Unacceptable Conditions: Plasma. Hemolyzed, icteric or lipemic specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year
Reference Interval:
Effective May 21, 2012
 
Available Separately Components Reference Interval
Yes (0050345) Immunoglobulin E 0-5 months: 2-13 IU/mL
6-12 months: 2-34 IU/mL
1-2 years: 2-97 IU/mL
3 years: 2-199 IU/mL
4-6 years: 2-307 IU/mL
7-8 years: 2-403 IU/mL
9-12 years: 2-696 IU/mL
13-15 years: 2-629 IU/mL
16-17 years: 2-537 IU/mL
18 years and older: 2-214 IU/mL
No A. fumigatus #1 Ab, Precipitin None detected
No A. fumigatus #6 Ab, Precipitin None detected
Yes (0055061) Allergen, Fungi/Mold, A. fumigatus Less than 0.10 kU/L: No significant level detected
0.10-0.34 kU/L: Clinical relevance undetermined
0.35-0.70 kU/L: Low
0.71-3.50 kU/L: Moderate
3.51-17.50 kU/L: High
17.51 kU/L or Greater: Very High

Interpretive Data: Refer to report.
CPT Code(s): 82785; 86003; 86606 x2
Cross References: Allergen, Mold, Aspergillus fumigatus, IgE (Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) Panel by ID & EIA) , Aspergillus fumigatus Antibody, IgE (Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) Panel by ID & EIA)