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HelpTest Code FAVI Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Avian Panel
Specimen Required
Preferred: Red top
Acceptable: Serum gel
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 3 mL Serum
Collection Instructions:
1. Centrifuge and aliquot 3 mL of serum into a plastic vial.
2. Send refrigerate.
Method Name
Immunodiffusion
Reporting Name
Avian PanelSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
Serum: 1 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 30 days |
| Frozen | 365 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
| Empty container | Reject |
Clinical Information
Refer to www.mcw.edu/departments/pediatrics/divisions/asthma-allergy-and-clinical-immunology/patient-care/allergy-immunology-diagnostic-lab-center
Reference Values
The following antigens will have results reported:
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 to 20 daysPerforming Laboratory
Medical College of WI Allergy-Immunology MACC Fund Research Ctr.CPT Code Information
86331x5