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Department

Immunology
Local code : AVG

Preferred Sample Type

Avian Precipitins: Budgerigar

Suitable Specimen Types

  • Serum
5mL

Sample Processing in Laboratory

Usual

Sample Preparation

Usual

Turnaround Time

up to 14 days

Sample Stability

4oC

Avian Precipitins: Budgerigar

General Information

IgG precipitating antibodies to Avian antigens are found in cases of Bird fanciers lung. Presence of antibodies is a marker of exposure and not necessarily of disease..

Patient Preparation

None

Reference Range

0 - 39.99 mgA/L = Negative

>40 mgA/L = Positive

Specifications

  • EQA Scheme?: Yes
  • EQA Status: UK NEQAS scheme