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HelpTest Code FAVI Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Avian Panel
Specimen Required
Collection Container/Tube: Red Top or SST
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Draw blood in a Red-top tube(s). Serum-gel tube(s) is also acceptable.
2. Centrifuge and send 3 mL of serum refrigerated.
Method Name
Immunodiffusion
Reporting Name
Avian PanelSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days | |
| Frozen | 365 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Thawing** | Cold OK; Warm reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| List other reasons for rejection | Empty container |
Clinical Information
A hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) due to the inhalation and sensitization to avian antigens. Immunodiffusion is used to evaluate the presence of precipitating antibodies in the sera of patients with HP due to the sensitization to various species of birds.
Reference Values
This panel includes the following antigens:
Pigeon Sera
Pigeon DE
Cockatiel
Parakeet
Parrot
Results are reported as:
Negative
Weakly Positive
Positive
Strong Positive
This result must be correlated with patient's clinical response and should not solely be considered in the diagnosis.
Day(s) Performed
Thursday and Friday
Report Available
18-20 daysPerforming Laboratory
Medical College of WI Allergy-Immunology MACC Fund Research Ctr.CPT Code Information
86331x5