Aspergillus Fumigatus IgG4
Test Summary
Physicians sometimes use allergen-specific IgG4 to monitor patients undergoing immunotherapy. Increasing IgG4 responses following the administration of immunotherapy generally correlate with a positive treatment outcome.
Aliases
- Viracor code 75222
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum collected in a red top tube
Minimum Volume
0.15 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature: 7 Days
- Refrigerated: 4 weeks
- Frozen: > 4 weeks
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum from a serum separator tube
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
AFIGG4
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3814
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86001
Billing Code
- 700000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Enzyme immunoassay (FEIA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics have been determined by Eurofins Viracor. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
VIRACOR EUROFINS CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS
1001 NW TECHNOLOGY DR
Lee's Summit MO, 64086
1001 NW TECHNOLOGY DR
Lee's Summit MO, 64086
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
N/A; Report available: 2 - 3 business days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum collected in a red top tube
Minimum Volume
0.15 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature: 7 Days
- Refrigerated: 4 weeks
- Frozen: > 4 weeks
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
Serum from a serum separator tube
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Enzyme immunoassay (FEIA)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
N/A; Report available: 2 - 3 business days