Turnaround times
The quoted turnaround time is from sample receipt in the laboratory, to results authorisation in the Laboratory Information Management system. The times do not include transport of specimen to the laboratory or the administrative process to print and post/email reports. Service users must allow for transport and reporting time when ordering tests.
Clinical background:
This test can be useful in detecting antibodies to pigeon or budgie antigens (serum, feathers, droppings etc) and help in the diagnosis of Bird Fancier’s lung.
Specimen container paediatric:
Clotted blood
Specimen container adult:
Clotted blood – Gold SST
Minimum volume paediatric:
2 ml
Minimum volume adult:
7 ml
Special requirements:
Send to laboratory as quickly as possible. If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
Sample stability:
Stable for up to 24 hours
Transport requirements:
Standard
Availability:
Sample referred to Reference Laboratory
Add on test:
N/A
Quality assurance:
Sample referred to Reference Laboratory
Reference ranges:
None available
Factors affecting result:
If delays likely, refrigerate at 2-8 deg C
Other info:
Referred to Carlisle