Test ID FBFPI Bird Fancier's Precipitin Panel I
Specimen Required
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube(s) is acceptable. Spin down and send 1 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Method Name
Gel Diffusion
Reporting Name
Bird Fancier's Precipitin Panel ISpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days | |
Ambient | 28 days | ||
Frozen | 28 days |
Reference Values
Canary Droppings |
Negative |
Chicken Serum |
Negative |
Cockatiel Droppings |
Negative |
Finch Droppings |
Negative |
Parakeet Droppings |
Negative |
Parakeet Serum |
Negative |
Parrot Droppings |
Negative |
Parrot Serum |
Negative |
Pigeon/Dove Droppings |
Negative |
Pigeon/Dove Serum |
Negative |
The gel diffusion method was used to test this patient's serum for the presence of precipitating antibodies (IgG) to the antigens indicated. These antibodies are serological markers for exposure and immunological sensitization. The clinical significance varies, depending on the history and symptoms.
Day(s) Performed
Tuesday, Friday
Report Available
3 to 11 daysPerforming Laboratory
Eurofins ViracorTest Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Viracor Eurofins. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
86331 x 10
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
FBFPI | Bird Fancier's Precipitin Panel I | Not Provided |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
Z3888 | Canary Droppings Gel Diffusion | Not Provided |
Z3889 | Chicken Serum Gel Diffusion | 24498-8 |
Z3890 | Cockatiel Droppings Gel Diffusion | 23843-6 |
Z3891 | Finch Droppings Gel Diffusion | Not Provided |
Z3892 | Parakeet Droppings Gel Diffusion | 24503-5 |
Z3893 | Parakeet Serum Gel Diffusion | 24502-7 |
Z3894 | Parrott Droppings Gel Diffusion | 24501-9 |
Z3895 | Parrott Serum Gel Diffusion | 24500-1 |
Z3896 | Pigeon/Dove Droppings Gel Diffusion | 24505-0 |
Z3897 | Pigeon/Dove Serum Gel Diffusion | 6733-0 |