ABPA

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

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Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

ASPE, ASPI

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7153

Synonyms

Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis,
Aspergillus Precipitins,
Aspergillus serology

Specimen Type

• Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Preferred if Waitākere

• SST II (Gold Cap)

Acceptable

• Plain (Red Top)

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

5

Collection instructions:
2 x SST OR PLAIN tubes

Investigation of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) requires both Aspergillus Specific IgE and Aspergillus precipitin assays.

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