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Farmer’s Lung IgG Antibodies, Serum

Test ID: FLGAB

Test

Method

Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)

Report Includes

Micropolyspora faeni IgG Antibodies; Laceyella sacchari IgG Antibodies

Specimens

Serum

Test Location

Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

3-Jun-2022

Specimen

Specimens

Serum

Sample Volume

2 mL

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Specimen Comment

A single 1 mL aliquot is sufficient to perform this test as well as Aspergillus fumigatus, Avian, Budgie, Pigeon and Parrot IgG Antibodies tests.

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send frozen.

Stability

Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 3 months

Test Version

3-Jun-2022

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)

Turnaround Time

10 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
M. faeni IgG Antibodies mg/L
  • <5.2
L. sacchari IgG Antibodies mg/L
  • <21.5
Reference: Raulf M, Joest M, Sander I et al. Update of reference values for IgG antibodies against typical antigens of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Allegro J Int 28:192-203, 2019
(T. vulgaris IgG Antibodies replaced by L, sacchari IgG Antibodies June 2022.)

Test Location

Laboratory Reference Centre, 237 Barton Street E, Hamilton ON L8L 2X2

Test Version

3-Jun-2022

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
FLGAB 63102M. FAENI IgG Ab mg/L
64552L.SACCHARI IgG Ab mg/L

Test Version

3-Jun-2022