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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