Sample type: serum
Test name: Aspergillus IgG
Condition / Indication: Aspergillous-related lung disease e.g. ABTA
Reference range: None
Interpretation in Cystic Fibrosis
40-90 mg/L is indicative of sensitisation but is not specific for ABPA.
>90mg/L has high sensitivity and specificity for ABPA.
Container: Serum (Gold top)
Ideal volume (mL): 2ml
Referred outside NBT for analysis? No
Discipline: Immunology
Turnaround time: 1 week
Method:
Solid phase immunoassay (ImmunoCap)