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Test Category: Immunology

Investigation Name:Specific IgG Antibodies to Micropolyspora faeni (Saccharopolyspora rectivirgula)

Alias or Abbreviation:Specific IgG to M. Faeni, M. Faeni 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

Expected Turnaround Time:21 working days

Test Code:SGMF

Sample Type:

Serum Gel Tube (Gold top)/ Plasma

Complex Reference Range:1st class post or Transport

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

Contact Number:01902 695 279 or Ext 85279