Aspergillus Antibody, Immunodiffusion
Order Code:
ASPAB
Test Summary
Detection of antibodies in patient sera as an aid in the diagnosis of aspergillosis.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (minimum 0.2 mL) -- Freeze once specimen is received at Sandridge
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Instructions
SST or Red Top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 3 days -- Freeze once specimen is received at Sandridge
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
ASPAB
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB459
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 86606
Billing Code
- 300559
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunodiffusion (ID)
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Molecular/Serology
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday, Wednesday; Report available: 8 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1 mL serum (minimum 0.2 mL) -- Freeze once specimen is received at Sandridge
Minimum Volume
0.2 mL
Instructions
SST or Red Top: Avoid hemolysis. Invert a minimum of 5 times, then allow to clot in an upright position for 30 minutes. Centrifuge the tube for at least 10 minutes. Keep tightly stoppered.
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
SST (speckled top), Red top , Plastic Vial (transfer) tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (preferred)
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 3 days -- Freeze once specimen is received at Sandridge
- Frozen = at least 7 days
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Immunodiffusion (ID)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
N/A
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Sunday, Wednesday; Report available: 8 days