Actinomycetes/Humidifier
Immunology
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
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This information was last updated on 19 August 2026