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ASPERGILLUS FUMIGATUS, IGG ANTIBODIES, SERUM

Geisinger Epic Procedure Code:  LAB1335    Geisinger Epic ID:  53265

SPECIMEN COLLECTION
Specimen type: 

Serum


Preferred collection container: 
Alternate collection container: 
6 mL red-top (plain, non-serum separator) tube
Specimen required: 

0.5 mL serum; minimum 0.3 mL



SPECIMEN PROCESSING
Processing instructions: 

Centrifuge and aliquot.


Transport temperature: 

Refrigerated (cold packs).


Specimen stability: 

Room temperature: Unacceptable. Refrigerated: 14 days. Frozen: 90 days.



TEST DETAILS
CPT code(s):  86606
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.
The CPT codes provided by GML are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.

Methodology: 
Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay
Synonyms: 

Quest test code 92529, Asp fum IgG


Clinical significance: 

Evaluating patients suspected of having lung disease caused by Aspergillus fumigatus.


Review Date:  12/11/2024

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