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Aspergillus fumigatus is the predominant pathogen worldwide, although other species, including Aspergillus flavus, Aspergillus terreus and cryptic species, contribute to morbidity and may exhibit intrinsic or acquired antifungal resistance. Early and accurate laboratory diagnosis is essential for timely treatment, appropriate antifungal selection, and stewardship. Traditional culture remains foundational, enabling confirmation of viable organisms, species-level identification, and antifungal susceptibility testing, but sensitivity is limited and turnaround times are prolonged. Non-culture approaches\u2014including galactomannan, \u03b2-D-glucan, lateral flow assays, PCR, and next-generation sequencing\u2014enhance diagnostic sensitivity, facilitate early detection, and allow identification of resistance-associated mutations. Optimal diagnostic performance is achieved through integrated, multimodal strategies combining laboratory tests with clinical and radiological findings. 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