Pathology tests database

Sample and container requirements

Serum

Minimum volume required

2 ml Blood

Special requirements

none

Patient preparation

None

Sample viability

Store at 4oC prior to sending to referral lab

Turnaround time

14 days

Reference range

negative

Clinical guidance

Precipitating IgG antibodies to fungal antigens may be associated with hypersensitivity pneumonitis, presence of the antibody is not diagnostic but can be a marker of exposure and should be interpreted in light of the clinical findings

Notes

Referred test