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HelpTest ID BLOD1656 Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Avian Panel
Specimen Type
SerumSpecimen 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.
Specimen 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 |
Day(s) Performed
Thursday and Friday
Report Available
18 to 20 daysMethod Name
Immunodiffusion
Reporting Name
Avian PanelPerforming Laboratory
Medical College of WI Allergy-Immunology MACC Fund Research Ctr.Secondary ID
91509CPT Code Information
86331x5
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.