Fungal allergens (fungal precipitins)

Referred to Microbiology Department, Royal Brompton Hospital, London SW3 6NP
 

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Samples required

Clotted blood (gold cap, 5 mL tube)

Smaller tubes are available for paediatric samples.

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Test information
  • IgG ICAP (qualitative and quantitative) for
    • Aspergillus
    • Candida albicans
    • Candida parasilosis
    • Micropolyspora faeni
    • Thermoactinomyces vulgaris

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Turnaround time

See virology and microbiological serology turnaround times.

Enquiries

Microbiology (Virology and Serology), ext. 64627

 

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