Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

Pathology staff view

Hypersensitivity Precipitins

Ordering information:

Sent to Royal North Shore Hospital NSW (send with ICPMR courier)

Alternate names:

Avian precipitins, Bird Fanciers lung, Budgie Handler's Disease, Budgie Precipitans, Canary Precipitans, Hen precipitans, Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, Pigeon Fancier's Disease, Pigeon precipitans

Laboratory:

Referred Test

Test Code:

SAVI

Specimen types:

Serum

Container types:

Serum tube with gel

Minimum Adult Volume:

4 mL

Paediatric Minimum Volume:

2 mL

Frequency:

Twice weekly

Result Turnaround Time:

2-5 days

Laboratory Use Only

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare. If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

For Microbiology Swab Collection https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/microbiology/Microbiology%20Swab%20Specimen%20Collection.pdf

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW