The ImmunoCAP Specific IgG is an immunoassay for the quantitative measurement of antigen specific IgG antibodies to A. fumigatus and A. flavus in serum. It is intended for in vitro diagnostic use to assess IgG associated immune response using Phadia 250 instrument.
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) and allergic bronchopulmonary mycosis (ABPM) involve the colonisation by Aspergillus fumigatus and other fungal species which elicit a characteristic humoral immune response to antigens or allergens of these fungi. A. fumigatus and A. flavus are opportunistic pathogens in humans. They can cause mild infections but also life-threatening diseases in those who are immunocompromised.