Test Directory

• Aspergillus fumigatus IgE
• Aspergillus fumigatus IgG
• A Fumigatus Mix Gel Diffusion
• Class Interpretation
• Total IgE

ABPA is a hypersensitivity disease of the lungs caused by Aspergillus fumigatus. It is an important complication for patients with asthma and cystic fibrosis. Diagnosis involves clinical, immunologic and radiographic criteria and no single test is sufficiently discriminating. ABPA is under-diagnosed: prospective studies indicate that 7 to 14 % of patients with corticosteroid-dependent asthma meet the generally accepted definitions as to 6% of patients with cystic fibrosis. Individuals with the HLA DR2 and HLA DR5 haplotypes appear to be predisposed to ABPA.

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Desired Specimen Volume: 1.5 mL

1. Collect a gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture.

1. Separate serum from cells.
2. Transfer 1.5 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 

• Lipemic samples may lead to rejection

 See patient report.

• Allergic B Aspergillosis II
• Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis Panel II