Avian antibodies

Test information: Antibody detection of avian antigens, such as the serum and droppings of pigeons, budgerigars and poultry.

Availability: Referred to the Mycology Reference Centre The Leeds teaching Hospitals NHS Trust: Monday - Friday during routine hours: 08:45 - 17:15.

Turnaround Time: 5 Days upon receipt at the Mycology Reference Centre The Leeds teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Specimen Type(s)

• Clotted blood;

Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)

N/A

Specimen Container - Adult

• Gold Top SST BD;

Specimen Container - Paediatric

• Plain Top Sarstedt;

Analytes

• N/A;

Part of a test profile?

No

Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory

3-10mL

Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport

• Minimum-clotting time 30 minutes.
• Specimens should be transported to the laboratory as soon as possible.
• Outside of normal hours samples should be refrigerated (2 °C to 8 °C).

Maximum add on time

N/A

Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation

Units: mg/L
Range: <2.0 to >200
Comment: Values >7.9mg/L likely to indicate significant reaction to budgie antigens. Values >9.9mg/L likely to indicate significant reaction to bird antigens.

It has been shown that IgG antibody levels to pigeon serum > 10mgA/L are clinically significant and correlate well with significant exposure to both pigeon and other bird antigens.

In symptomatic patients such levels are highly likely to indicate Bird Fancier's Lung.

Similarly, it has been shown that serum IgG antibody levels to Budgie mix antigens >8mgA/L are likely to indicate sensitivity to that antigen source in symptomatic patients.

UKAS number

8043

UKAS accredited test?

Yes

Comments

N/A

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