Sample type: Serum
Test name: Avian proteins IgG
Condition / Indication: Bird Fanciers Lung or other forms of pneumonitis caused by inhalation of bird antigens
Special precautions & notes: The targets antigens are serum proteins, feathers and droppings of Budgerigar (GE90) and
Pidgeon (GE91)
Reference range: Budgerigar (GE90) <10mg/L
Pidgeon (GE91) <38 mg/L
Container: Serum (Gold top)
Ideal volume (mL): 2ml
Referred outside NBT for analysis? No
Discipline: Immunology
Turnaround time: 1 week
Method:
Solid phase immunoassay (ImmunoCap)