Clinical background:
These tests detect the presence of IgG antibodies to Aspergillus fumigatus.
Specimen container paediatric:
Clotted blood
Specimen container adult:
Clotted blood – Gold SST
Minimum volume paediatric:
1 ml
Minimum volume adult:
5 ml
Special requirements:
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
Sample stability:
Stable for up to 24 hours
Transport requirements:
Standard
Availability:
Sample referred to Reference Laboratory
Add on test:
N/A
Quality assurance:
Sample referred to Reference Laboratory
Reference ranges:
Reffered to Carlisle
Factors affecting result:
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
Other info:
Referred to Carlisle