Test Overview
Clinical Utility
To order Allergic Lung Serology please order both Aspergillus Fumigatus IgG Antibodies AND Farmer’s Lung Precipitins (see separate listing).
Method
Fluorescence immunoassay (FIA)
Result Included
Aspergillus fumigatus IgG Antibodies
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumVolume
Sample Volume
1 mL
Specimen Comment
A single 1 mL aliquot is sufficient to perform this test as well as Farmer's Lung Antibodies, Avian, Budgie, Pigeon and Parrot IgG Antibodies tests.
Stability
| Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|
| 7 days | 3 months |
Rejection Criteria
| Criteria | Specification |
|---|---|
| Hemolysis | Gross |
| Lipemia | Gross |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
10 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Aspergillus fumigatus IgG Antibodiesmg/L<40
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFIGGAB | ASPERGILLUS FUMIGATUS IgG AB | 62319 | mg/L |
Test Version
Last Updated
2020-09-15