Clinical background:
Fungal precipitins are precipitating IgG antibodies to fungal antigens which are associated with hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Fungal antigens to be tested may include: Aspergillus fumigatus and Micropolyspora faeni. The antigens required should be requested individually.
Specimen container paediatric:
Serum-Plain tube
Specimen container adult:
Serum-SST
Minimum volume paediatric:
2 ml
Minimum volume adult:
2 ml
Special requirements:
None
Add on test:
All urgent add ons via telephone on 0191 2821890, and must be confirmed via email to [email protected]
Interpretation:
These antibodies are markers of exposure and are not diagnostic; they should be interpreted in the light of clinical findings.
Reference ranges:
Normal Ranges: Negative
Other info:
Reported as Not Detected or as a titration value if detected.
Referral Laboratory: Department of Infection Sciences, Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle CA2 7HY