Pathology

Test & Collection Guide

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

External Laboratory:

ICPMR (Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research)

External Laboratory details...