Bird Fancier's Precipitin Panel I

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This test is currently only available in BHS CPRS. If you are a Bedford provider and wish to see this test offered in Bedford CPRS- please contact the Bedford Laboratory.

Test Code

BIRD FANCIERS PANEL(O)

Includes

Gel diffusion on the following:
Canary Droppings
Chicken Serum
Cockatiel Droppings
Finch Droppings
Parakeet Droppings
Parakeet Serum
Parrot Droppings
Parrot Serum
Pigeon/Dove Droppings
Pigeon/Dove Serum

Preferred Specimen

Serum from SST Gold top

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 weeks
Refrigerated (2-8°C): 4 weeks
Frozen (-20°C or less): 4 weeks

Methodology
Gel diffusion

Report Available

3 - 5 business days

Reference Range

Provided with patient report in CPRS.

Clinical Significance

For patients who have both precipitating antibody specific for bird antigens and the symptoms and the clinical findings for pneumonitis, a diagnosis of bird fancier's lung disease may be appropriate. It is important to recognize that a positive serology alone cannot be used to establish the diagnosis of HP or Bird Fancier's Lung without the appropriate clinical findings and exposure history. In patients who lack the symptoms of HP but who have precipitating antibody (usually IgG) the serology can be taken to document significant exposure to bird antigens. Although the gel diffusion methods may be less sensitive than new methods, such as the ELISA tests for these bird antigens, it may be more specific.

Performing Laboratory
Viracor IBT Laboratories
1001 NW Technology Dr.
Lee's Summit, MO 64086

Shipped via Quest Diagnostics

Additional Information
Link to test information on Viracor IBT website

Last Updated: February 2, 2016

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.