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
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