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)
Reference Interval
See individual components for Reference Range (ASPF, RM3, GM3 and TIGE)
CPT Code
82785, 86001, 86003, 86331