Specific IgG Antibodies to Pigeon serum, proteins and feathersSpecific IgG Antibodies to Pigeon serum, proteins and feathers

Investigation Name:Specific IgG Antibodies to Pigeon serum, proteins and feathersSpecific IgG Antibodies to Pigeon serum, proteins and feathers

Alias or Abbreviation:Specific IgG to Avian, Avian 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

Requestable Seperately?Yes

Minimum Sample Volume:0.5mL

Test Code:GPIG

Sample Type:

Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)/ Plasma

Complex Reference Range:<40mgA/L = Normal

Collection Conditions / Other Information:1st class post or Transport

Referred to Another Laboratory?No

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