Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD05945Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 92529
Aspergillus fumigatus (IgG) Antibody
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Used for evaluation of patients suspected of having hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) induced by exposure to Aspergillus fumigatus, particularly those with documented environmental exposures to high‑humidity environments.
Special Instructions
Specimen should be serum; centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial. Grossly icteric specimens are rejected.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Other)
Biomarkers
Aspergillus fumigatus IgG antibody
ProteinOther • Binary (Detected / Not Detected)
Result Turnaround Time
2-4 days
Related Documents
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
Not provided
Container
plastic vial
Collection Instructions
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial
Causes for Rejection
Grossly icteric
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 21 days |
| Frozen | 21 days |