Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD49081Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 943
Aspergillus Antibody Screen
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Demonstration of one or more precipitin bands formed by a patient’s specimen against Aspergillus antigen is presumptive evidence of infection, colonization, or allergy due to an Aspergillus species. Demonstration of a non‑identity band can be due to another fungal infection. (Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute) Last Updated: March 1, 2018
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Immunodiffusion)
Biomarkers
Targets not provided.
Result Turnaround Time
3-6 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.2 mL
Minimum Volume
0.1 mL
Container
Transport tube
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |
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