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Test Code FASPM Aspergillus Antibodies, Quantitative, DID

Additional Codes

Mayo FASAB
Epic ID LAB3814

 

Specimen Type

Serum


Specimen Required


Collection Container/Tube: Red top or serum gel

Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial

Specimen Volume: 1 mL Serum

Collection Instructions:

1. Centrifuge immediately after coagulation (30 minutes) to prevent hemolysis.

2. Aliquot 1 mL of serum into a plastic vial.

3. Send frozen.


Specimen Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Frozen (preferred) 14 days
  Ambient  14 days
  Refrigerated  14 days
UPH Waterloo Region Lab Test Catalog Note:

Transport frozen.

Reject Due To

Hemolysis Reject
Lipemia Reject
Gross bacterial contamination Reject

Performing Laboratory

LabCorp Burlington

Method Name

Double Immunodiffusion (DID)

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

4 to 9 days

Reference Values

Aspergillus fumigatus

Neg: <1:1

 

Aspergillus flavus

Neg: <1:1

 

Aspergillus niger

Neg: <1:1

CPT Code Information

86606 x 3