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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
==Laboratory Findings== | ==Laboratory Findings== | ||
In addition to the symptoms, an x-ray or computerised tomography (CT) scan of the infected area provides clues for making the diagnosis. Whenever possible, a doctor sends a sample of infected material to a laboratory to confirm identification of the fungus. | In addition to the symptoms, an x-ray or computerised tomography ([[CT]]) scan of the infected area provides clues for making the diagnosis. Whenever possible, a doctor sends a sample of infected material to a laboratory to confirm identification of the fungus. | ||
The following lab tests may be done | The following lab tests may be done | ||
* [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003532.htm ''Aspergillus''] antibody test | * [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003532.htm ''Aspergillus''] antibody test | ||
* Galactomannan (a molecule from the fungus that is sometimes found in the blood) | * [[Galactomannan]] (a molecule from the fungus that is sometimes found in the blood) | ||
* Immunoglobulin E (IgE) blood level | * Immunoglobulin E ([[IgE]]) blood level | ||
* Sputum stain and culture for ''Aspergillus'' | * [[Sputum]] stain and culture for ''Aspergillus'' | ||
* Tissue [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003416.htm biopsy] | * Tissue [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003416.htm biopsy] | ||
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Overview
Laboratory Findings
In addition to the symptoms, an x-ray or computerised tomography (CT) scan of the infected area provides clues for making the diagnosis. Whenever possible, a doctor sends a sample of infected material to a laboratory to confirm identification of the fungus.
The following lab tests may be done
- Aspergillus antibody test
- Galactomannan (a molecule from the fungus that is sometimes found in the blood)
- Immunoglobulin E (IgE) blood level
- Sputum stain and culture for Aspergillus
- Tissue biopsy
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