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Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of aspergillosis include positive aspergillus antibody test, positive [[galactomannan]] test, and elevated concentration of [[IgE]] [[immunoglobulin]]. | |||
==Laboratory Findings== | ==Laboratory Findings== | ||
===Complete Blood Count=== | |||
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In addition to the symptoms, an x-ray or computerized 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 computerized 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 | ||
* [[ | * Positive [[galactomannan]] test (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'' | ||
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[[Category:Infectious disease]] | [[Category:Infectious disease]] | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Haytham Allaham, M.D. [2]
Overview
Laboratory findings consistent with the diagnosis of aspergillosis include positive aspergillus antibody test, positive galactomannan test, and elevated concentration of IgE immunoglobulin.
Laboratory Findings
Complete Blood Count
Biomarkers
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In addition to the symptoms, an x-ray or computerized 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
- Positive galactomannan test (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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