Avian Precipitins

This test is referred to another lab outside our network
This does not affect where samples are sent and where your results are issued.
Description: 
Sample sent to Leeds Mycology Reference Centre referral laboratory for Avian precipitins / Avian antiobody testing. Detection of antibodies to pigeon serum or budgerigar antigens for diagnosis of Bird Fancier’s lung. This test is available Mon to Fri.
Clinical details: 
Used in the investigation of respiratory symptoms in bird keepers.
Related condition or disease: 
Bird Fancier's Lung, Pigeon Keeper's Lung, Extrinsic Allergic Alveolitis Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
Reference range: 

see report

Synonyms or keywords: 
Avian, Precipitins,
Units: 
mgA/L
Department: 
Infection Sciences Department
Location: 
St Thomas' Hospital
Sample type and Volume required: 
2.5 – 5ml Yellow Top Serum Separation Tube (SST) Clotted Blood (for serum).
Turnaround time: 
14 working days
Criteria for acceptance / rejections of sample
Storage and transport: 
Place labelled sample in a sealed sample bag and send to Central Specimen Reception (CSR). To prevent sample haemolysis please store samples in refrigerator if a delay in sending samples to CSR is unavoidable.
Contacts:
Infection Sciences Department at St Thomas' Hospital
020 7188 8008
St Thomas' Hospital
North Wing - 5th Floor
Westminster Bridge Road
London SE1 7EH
Core opening hours: Monday-Friday 0900-1730


For clinical advice or interpretation of results, please contact the laboratory in the first instance.
Laboratory: 
Virology Laboratory at St Thomas'

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Last updated: 04/12/2017