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:
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.