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HelpOrderable Name SASP Aspergillus fumigatus, IgG Antibodies, Serum
Additional Codes
CNE Order Code: Asperg IgG
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
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 21 days | |
| Frozen | 21 days |
Reference Values
<4 years: not established
≥4 years: ≤102 mg/L
CPT Code Information
86606
Report Available
2 to 4 daysReject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Method Name
Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday