Specific IgG Antibody against Fungal and Avian Precipitins

Containers - Adult

Sarstedt Monovette Serum Gel Tube (Brown Cap)	Volume Range ​4.9mls Additive per Container ​Clotting activator/gel

Containers - Child

Sarstedt Monovette Serum Gel Tube (Brown Cap)	Volume Range ​4.9ml Additive per Container ​Clotting activator/gel

Reference ranges

Aspergillus Precipitins

 

0-58 mg/l Unlikely to indicate aspergillosis.

 

Above 58 mg/l Likely to indicate aspergillosis if patient has appropriate clinical features.

 

Note: In Cystic Fibrosis patients 90 mg/l is the upper limit of normal.

 

 

Avian Precipitins (Pigeon, Parrot and Budgerigar)

 

Pigeon

 

0-21 mg/l Unlikely to indicate significant reaction to Pigeon antigens.

 

Above 21 mg/l Likely to indicate significant reaction to Pigeon Antigens.

 

 

Budgerigar

 

0-16 mg/l Unlikely to indicate significant reaction to Budgerigar Antigens.

 

Above 16 mg/l Likely to indicate significant reaction to Budgerigar Antigens.

 

Laboratory Site

RIE

51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA

Telephone: 0131 536 1000

How to request

​Trak, ICE, Clinical Immunology request form

Availability

​Normal working hours 9am-5pm Mon to Fri.

Anticipated turnaround

14 Days

 

 

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What happens if the result is positive or abnormal

​Reviewed and authorised by Consultant Immunologist.

General additional information

a. Aspergillus Fumigatus

b. Budgerigar

c. Pigeon

e. Parrot - This test is no longer available

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