Abstract: A method for the diagnosis of ABPA in a human individual, comprising determining if the individual carries antibodies reactive with one or more ABPA-related recombinant allergens.

Abstract: Methods for the diagnosis of ABPA in a human individual comprise determining if the individual carries antibodies reactive with one or more ABPA-related recombinant allergens, which one or more ABPA-related recombinant allergens discriminate between ABPA and allergic sensitization to A. fumigatus. Suitable allergens include rAsp F4, rAsp F6, rAsp F8, and ABPA-related fragments thereof which bind with IgE or IgG antibody.

Abstract: A tool holding fixture having a rotationally symmetrical holding body and a shaft that form one piece. The one piece has an axially directed first annular groove which is concentric with the shaft and is positioned in a transition area between the holding body and the shaft. The shaft has an annular collar with a flank which is inclined in a direction toward the first groove. The rotatable clamping ring encompasses the collar and engages the first annular groove. The rotatable clamping ring is seated on the shaft. The clamping ring has a second annular groove in which wedge-shaped sliding blocks are seated and are radially and axially moveable, but secured against canting within the second groove. The sliding blocks are supported on the inclined flank of the collar. A pressure screw is threadedly engaged within the clamping ring.