Avian Precipitins: Cockatiel

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, however, presence of multiple precipitin lines tends to be a feature of disease.

Patient Preparation

None

Notes

None Given

Reference Range

Negative

Specifications

EQA Status:
No EQA scheme available, referral lab participates in NEQAS EQA schem for Fungal and related antigens which covers other avian precipitins

Link to Send Away Laboratory

http://www.ncuh.nhs.uk/for-gps/pathology/pathology-users-handbook.pdf

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