Allergic Broncho-Pulmonary Aspergillosis Algorithm
Collection Requirements
Source: blood
Container(s):
- Preferred: Red gel
- Acceptable: EDTA lavender
Volume: 1 mL in vacutainer
Turn Around Time
2-7 days
- Batched testing run weekly on Tuesdays
- Specimens must be in the lab by 5:00 a.m. Tuesday to be included in the batch
Availability
Routine
Algorithm
Total IgE: if >500 kU/L then Apergillus fumigatus IgE and IgG
Lab Processing Instructions
Specimen: Serum
Spin and refrigerate
Performing Laboratory
Adele Hall
Adele Hall Lab Section
Immunology
Instrumentation/Methodology
ImmunoCAP
Reference Ranges
Aspergillus fumigatus IgE
Normal <3.7 kU/L
Aspergillus fumigatus IgG
Normal <50 mg/dL