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HelpTest Code LAB0232181 Aspergillus fumigatus, IgG Antibodies, Serum
Additional Codes
| Mayo Test ID |
|---|
| SASP |
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
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
Method Name
Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)
Reporting Name
Aspergillus fumigatus, IgG Ab, SSpecimen 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 |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | OK |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
<4 years: not established
≥4 years: ≤102 mg/L
Interpretation
Positive results for IgG antibodies to Aspergillus fumigatus, in patients with signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity pneumonitis, may be consistent with sensitization to this fungus.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
2 to 4 daysSpecimen Retention Time
14 daysTest 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.CPT Code Information
86606
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SASP | Aspergillus fumigatus, IgG Ab, S | 26954-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| SASP | Aspergillus fumigatus, IgG Ab, S | 26954-8 |