Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD87870Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Aspergillus Antibodies, Immunodiffusion, Serum
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Typically used to aid in the diagnosis of aspergillosis, including allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis and aspergilloma, by detecting precipitating antibodies to Aspergillus species using immunodiffusion.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (IHC)
Biomarkers
Aspergillus flavus
ProteinImmunodiffusion • Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
Aspergillus fumigatus
ProteinImmunodiffusion • Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
Aspergillus niger
ProteinImmunodiffusion • Other • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
LOINC Codes
Result Codes
- 23820-4
- 10894-4
- 23821-2
Result Turnaround Time
4-7 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
Serum separator tube (SST) or red top tube
Causes for Rejection
Gross hemolysis; grossly lipemic; grossly icteric
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |