Test Category: Immunology
Investigation Name:Specific IgG Antibodies to Laceyella sacchariSpecific IgG Antibodies to Laceyella sacchari

Alias or Abbreviation:Specific IgG to L. Sacchari, L. Sacchari precipitins
Intro:
Indication:Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (extrinsic allergic alveolitis), Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) and allergic bronchopulmonary mycosis (ABPM).
Lung disease
Further information: Results should be interpreted in the context of the clinical history
Pathology Laboratory:Immunology Laboratory
Requestable Seperately?Yes
Minimum Sample Volume:0.5mL
Test Code:GSAC
Sample Type:
Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)/ PlasmaComplex Reference Range:<60mgA/L = Normal
Collection Conditions / Other Information:1st class post or Transport
Reference Laboratory Details:Immunology, PRU Sheffield.
Referred to Another Laboratory?Yes
Storage Requirements:Ambient temperature
NPEX / PDF Reporting Available:Yes
EQA Scheme:Yes
Lead Contact Details:rwh-tr.bcpsimmunologyclinicalqueries@nhs.net
Email Address For Chasing Results:rwh-tr.ImmunologyLab@nhs.net
Methodology:Fluoroenzymeimmunoassay
UKAS Reference Number:9580 (recommended)
Site Sample Tested:Immunology, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton