Pathology tests database

Sample and container requirements

serum

Minimum volume required

4 ml Blood

Special requirements

none

Patient preparation

None

Sample viability

Store at 4oC

Turnaround time

7 days

Reference range

0 - 39.99 mgA/L = Negative >40 mgA/L = Positive In patients with Cystic Fibrosis positive range is >71 mgA/L

Clinical guidance

Precipitating IgG antibodies to fungal antigens may be associated with hypersensitivity pneumonitis, presence of the antibody is not diagnostic but can be a marker of exposure and should be interpreted in light of the clinical findings

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