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Recommendations when to order or not order the test. May include related or preferred tests.
Aids in the diagnosis of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) and aspergilloma. For diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis, consider ordering Aspergillus Galactomannan Antigen by EIA, Serum (0060068) or Aspergillus Galactomannan Antigen by EIA, Bronchoscopy (2003150).
New York DOH Approval Status
Indicates whether a test has been approved by the New York State Department of Health.
This test is New York state approved.
Specimen Required
Patient PreparationInstructions patient must follow before/during specimen collection.
CollectSpecimen type to collect. May include collection media, tubes, kits, etc.
Serum separator tube.
Specimen PreparationInstructions for specimen prep before/after collection and prior to transport.
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 2 mL serum to an ARUP standard transport tube. (Min: 0.8 mL) Parallel testing is preferred and convalescent specimens must be received within 30 days from receipt of the acute specimens. Mark specimens plainly as "acute" or "convalescent."
Storage/Transport TemperaturePreferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to ARUP. See Stability for additional info.
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable ConditionsCommon conditions under which a specimen will be rejected.
Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.
RemarksAdditional specimen collection, transport, or test submission information.
StabilityAcceptable times/temperatures for specimens. Times include storage and transport time to ARUP.
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Expected turnaround time for a result, beginning when ARUP has received the specimen.
3-6 days
Reference Interval
Normal range/expected value(s) for a specific disease state. May also include abnormal ranges.
Test Number
Components
Reference Interval
Aspergillus Antibodies by CF
Less than 1:8
Aspergillus Antibodies by ID
Not detected
Interpretive Data
May include disease information, patient result explanation, recommendations, or details of testing.
Refer to report.
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Additional information related to the test.
The immunodiffusion component of this test uses pooled mycelial-phase culture filtrates of Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus niger, and Aspergillus terreus.
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
The American Medical Association Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published in ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory are provided for informational purposes only. The codes reflect our interpretation of CPT coding requirements based upon AMA guidelines published annually. CPT codes are provided only as guidance to assist clients with billing. ARUP strongly recommends that clients confirm CPT codes with their Medicare administrative contractor, as requirements may differ. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. ARUP Laboratories assumes no responsibility for billing errors due to reliance on the CPT codes published.
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Aliases
Other names that describe the test. Synonyms.
Aspergillosis
Aspergillus flavus
Aspergillus fumigatus
Aspergillus terreus
Precipitin, mycelial-phase
Aspergillus niger
Aspergillus Antibodies by Complement Fixation and Immunodiffusion
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