Aspergillus-specific IgE Test
Aspergillus-specific IgE Test
₹2500.00₹1250.00
Aspergillus-specific IgE Test
The Aspergillus IgE test measures the level of IgE antibodies specifically against Aspergillus species, a type of fungus.
It helps detect allergic reactions caused by Aspergillus, especially in the lungs.
🧬 Why the Test Is Done
Doctors order an Aspergillus IgE test to:
Diagnose Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)
Investigate asthma worsening due to fungal allergy
Assess allergic responses in chronic lung disease
Monitor treatment effectiveness for ABPA
📊 Interpretation of Results
Result | Meaning |
|---|---|
Negative / Low | No significant allergic response to Aspergillus |
Elevated IgE against Aspergillus | Suggests sensitization/allergic reaction, possibly ABPA or Aspergillus-related allergy |
Typically, the results are interpreted along with:
Total IgE level
Clinical symptoms (wheezing, cough, mucus plugs)
Imaging (chest X-ray or CT)
Eosinophil count
🩺 Symptoms of Aspergillus Allergy / ABPA
Wheezing or asthma that worsens
Chronic cough with thick mucus
Shortness of breath
Fever (occasionally)
Recurrent lung infiltrates on imaging