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HelpTest Code FASAB Aspergillus Antibodies, Quantitative, DID
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation: Patient should be fasting for eight hours to avoid lipemic sample interference.
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Red top or SST
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a plain red-top tube, serum gel tube(s) is also acceptable. Separate serum immediately after coagulation (30 minutes) to prevent hemolysis. Send 1 mL of serum frozen in a plastic vial.
Method Name
Double Immunodiffusion (DID)
Reporting Name
Aspergillus Ab, Qn, DIDSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Frozen (preferred) | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Hemolysis | Reject |
| Lipemia | Reject |
| Other | Gross bacterial contamination |
Reference Values
Aspergillus fumigatus Neg: <1:1
Aspergillus flavus Neg: <1:1
Aspergillus niger Neg: <1:1
Performing Laboratory
LabCorp BurlingtonCPT Code Information
86606 x 3
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday