Aspergillus precipitins
| Category | Virology |
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| Test background |
Detection of IgG precipitating antibodies to Aspergillus. |
| Clinical Indications |
Aspergillus IgG precipitin antibodies may be found in allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA), extrinsic allergic alveolitis (EAA), hypersensitivity pneumonitis, pulmonary aspergillosis and aspergilloma. Presence of the antibody is not diagnostic, but is a marker of ongoing fungal exposure and should be interpreted in context of relevant diagnostic criteria. |
| Reference range | Normal Range: < 40 mgA/L |
| Sample & container required | Rust/Yellow top |
| Sample volume | 5 mL |
| Turnaround time | 10 days |
| Notes | The laboratory is currently unaccredited for this test due to recent change in platform. Test is now performed in house.
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