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==Overview==
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
* [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)
* Immunoglobulin E (IgE) blood level
* Sputum stain and culture for ''Aspergillus''
* Tissue [http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003416.htm biopsy]
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Latest revision as of 19:01, 16 October 2012