Also known as
ASPERGILLUS PRECIPITINS, ASPERGILLUS FUMIGATIS ANTIBODIES, ASPD, F818
Test Contains (LOINC)
Aspergillus spp. Abs Precipitin (5052-6)
Preferred Container
Serum Separator Tube (SST)
Minimal Sample Volume
0.15 mL
Handling Instructions
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 0.5 mL serum a Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.15 mL)
Client Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Specimen Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Unsuitable Specimen
Body fluid.
Frequency
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Expected Turn Around
3 - 5 Days
Responsible Dept
Reference Lab
Methodology
Qualitative Immunodiffusion