ABPA Panel
Test Code
ABPAP
Description
Collect
Serum separator tube or a red top tube.
Pediatric Collection
Minimum volume: 3 mL serum
Unacceptable Conditions
Plasma
Storage Transport Temp
Ship within 48 hours of collection if shipping at ambient temperature.
Preferably ship samples refrigerated or frozen on dry ice in a well insulated container.
Send serum Priority Overnight via FedEx.
Stability
48 hours ambient. 7 days refrigerated, 1 year at -20°C or below. Avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles.
Notes
The components of this panel are:
Total IgE (TIGE),
Aspergillus Fumigatus IgE (RM3),
Aspergillus Fumigatus IgG (GM3) and
Aspergillus Fumigatus #1 PPT (ASPF).
Performed
Varies
Methodology
Gel Immunodiffusion, EIA
Turnaround Time
Each of the 4 components are set up on various days during the week. All results will be available within 2 weeks of receipt
Department
Immunology Lab - Diagnostic
Synonyms
Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis Panel (ABPA Panel)
Study Offerings
RUO
CAP/CLIA
Reference Interval
See individual components for Reference Range (ASPF, RM3, GM3 and TIGE)
CPT Code
82785, 86001, 86003, 86331
New York Approved
Other
New York Approval Comments
Approved for ImmunoCAP; No, Run with Waiver for Precipitins
FDA
Other
FDA Approval Comments
LDT for Precipitins; Approved for ImmunoCAP