Aspergillus Precipitins

• CPT Code: 86606X3
• LOINC:
• Specimen Type: Red or Gel clot
• Frequency: Setup: Mon-Fri; analytic time 2 - 5 days
• Instructions: 1mL serum from red or SST, refrigerated. Min 0.1ml.
• Text: A positive result is represented by 1 or more precipitin bands, and may indicate fungus ball, allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABA) or invasive aspergillosis. Generally, the appearance of 3-4 bands indicates either fungus ball or ABA. Components: Z2009 Aspergillus flavus; Z2010 Aspergillus niger; Z2011 Aspergillus fumigatus
• Methodology: Immunodiffusion (ID)

Components

• Aspergillus flavus