Test Overview
Test Methodology

Immunodiffusion

Test Usage

A hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) due to the inhalation and sensitization to avian antigens. Immunodiffusion is used to evaluate the presence of precipitating antibodies in the sera of patients with HP due to the sensitization to various species of birds. This panel includes the following antigens: Pigeon Sera, Pigeon DE, Cockatiel, Parakeet, Parrot

Reference Range *

Interpretive report provided

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Test Details
Days Set Up
Thursday, Friday
Analytic Time

10 - 14 days

Soft Order Code
FAVI
Synonyms
    Laboratory
    Sendout
    Reference Laboratory
    Mayo FAVI (Med College of WI Allergy-Immunology Diagnostic Lab)
    Section
    Special Testing
    Specimen Requirements
    Collection Instructions

    Collect specimen in a red top or SST tube. Spin, and aliquot into a screw capped plastic tube. Send to Specimen Processing refrigerated

    Normal Volume

    3 mL serum

    Minimum Volume

    1 mL serum

    Storage Temperature
    Refrigerated; frozen acceptable
    Additional Information

    Test is sent to Mayo Clinic Laboratories; performed by Medical College of Wisconsin

    Billing
    CPT Code
    86331 x5
    Fee Code
    AA006 x5
    NY State Approved
    No