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Test Code FEBGP Exotic Bird Panel IgG


Specimen Required


Specimen Type: Serum

Container/Tube: Red or SST

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

 

Collection Instructions: Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 0.5 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.


Method Name

Enzyme immunoassay (FEIA)

Reporting Name

Exotic Bird Panel IgG

Specimen Type

Serum

Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days
  Frozen  28 days
  Ambient  7 days

Reject Due To

Hemolysis Mild OK; Gross reject
Lipemia Mild OK; Gross reject
Icterus Mild OK; Gross reject
Other NA

Clinical Information

Although there have been many publications concerning the measurement of allergen-specific IgG, the clinical utility of such tests has not been established except in special situations. Thus, the quantitative IgG test should only be ordered by specialists who recognize the limitations of the test. The normal reference ranges reported represent the expected results for individuals who have no unusual exposure and have not been immunized with the indicated allergen. The ranges reported have no disease-associated significance.

Reference Values

Canary Feathers IgG

<17.0

Finch Feathers IgG

<12.0

Parrot Australian (Budgerigar) Droppings IgG

<14.0

Pigeon Feathers IgG

<22.0

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

2 to 7 days

Performing Laboratory

Eurofins Viracor

Test Classification

This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Viracor Eurofins. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

CPT Code Information

86001 x4