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Test Code
ASPPC
Test Name
Aspergillus Precipitins
CPT Codes
86606 X 3
Included Tests
  • A. flavus precipitin
  • A. fumigatus precipitin
  • A. niger precipitin
Expected Turnaround Time
2 - 5 days
Clinical Utility

This test is used to confirm the presence of precipitating antibodies to Aspergillus.

Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Alternate Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL

Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a gold top, serum separator tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 1 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory refrigerated. 

Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

 14 days

Refrigerated

14 days

Frozen

 14 days

Freeze/Thaw Cycles

 Stable x3

Causes for Rejection
  • Hemolysis
  • Lipemia
  • Gross bacterial contamination
Methodology
Double immunodiffusion (DID)
Reference Intervals

 See patient report.

Reference Lab
Labcorp Of America Holdings
Testing Schedule
Varies