Bird and Mold Precipitin Panel II

Test Code: 401708P

Tests in this Panel

Canary Droppings Gel Diffusion

Chicken Serum Gel Diffusion

Cockatiel Droppings Gel Diffusion

Finch Droppings Gel Diffusion

Parakeet Droppings Gel Diffusion

Parakeet Serum Gel Diffusion

Parrot Droppings Gel Diffusion

Parrot Serum Gel Diffusion

Pigeon/Dove Droppings Gel Diffusion

Pigeon/Dove Serum Gel Diffusion

Aspergillus fumigatus Mix Gel Diffusion

Aureobasidium pullulans Gel Diffusion

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Clinical and Procedure

Clinical Utility

For patients who have both precipitating antibody specific for bird antigens and the symptoms and the clinical findings for pneumonitis, a diagnosis of bird fancier's lung disease may be appropriate. It is important to recognize that a positive serology alone cannot be used to establish the diagnosis of HP or Bird Fancier's Lung without the appropriate clinical findings and exposure history. In patients who lack the symptoms of HP but who have precipitating antibody (usually IgG) the serology can be taken to document significant exposure to bird antigens. Although the gel diffusion methods may be less sensitive than new methods, such as the ELISA tests for these bird antigens, it may be more specific.

Procedure

see individual test information

Turnaround Time

5-7 business days from receipt of specimen

Specimen Information

Specimen Type	Test Code	CPT Code	NY Approved	Volume	Assay Range	Special Instructions
serum	401708P	86331 x 12	Yes	1 mL	See Individual Test	Collect 1 mL, ambient, frozen, or refrigerated, no special shipping requirements.

Disclaimer

Specimens are approved for testing in New York only when indicated in the Specimen Information field above.

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