Allergy: Aspergillus Fumigatus Specific IgG Test By EIA

Allergy: Aspergillus Fumigatus Specific IgG Test By EIA

Category
Lungs
Sample
Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm
Reports () Terms & Conditions Report time varies with time of sample collection.
In 9 days
Fasting
No Fasting
Age
5+ Years

What Is This Test?

Measures IgG antibodies against the Aspergillus fumigatus fungus.

Why this test is performed?

Helps diagnose chronic pulmonary aspergillosis and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) in people with asthma or lung disease.

Who should take this test?

Cough for more than 2 weeks, breathlessness, wheezing, fever with chest symptoms, or TB exposure.

Test Preparation

No fasting needed.

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Frequently asked questions

Not always. A positive result shows sensitisation; your doctor will match it with your symptoms. A negative result makes allergy less likely.

No fasting is needed. You can eat and drink normally unless your doctor has advised otherwise.

Blood sample taken from a vein in your arm.

Usually within 7–8 days after the sample reaches the lab. You will receive the report online.

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