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HelpTest ID BLOD1237 Aspergillus fumigatus, IgG Antibodies, Serum
Useful For
Evaluation of patients suspected of having hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) induced by exposure to Aspergillus fumigatus
Evaluation of patients suspected of having HP who have documented environmental exposures to high-humidity environments
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen Required
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
| Frozen | 21 days |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 to 4 daysMethod Name
Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
86606
Reporting Name
Aspergillus fumigatus, IgG Ab, SReference Values
<4 years: not established
≥4 years: ≤102 mg/L
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.Secondary ID
9678
Sanford Laboratories - Fargo Additional Information:
SANFORD INTERFACE BUILD INFORMATION
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 12762 | Aspergillus Fumigatus |