Pigeon Feathers IgG
Use
The clinical utility of allergen-specific IgG tests, such as the Pigeon Feathers IgG test, has not been established in general practice. These tests are primarily used in special situations by specialists who understand the limitations. The results represent expected values for individuals without unusual exposures and who have not been immunized with the allergen. The ranges are not associated with any disease significance.
Special Instructions
The quantitative IgG testing should be ordered and interpreted by specialists who recognize its limitations, as its clinical utility has not been established outside special situations.
Limitations
The test measures IgG specific to pigeon allergens but does not have established clinical utility except for specific contexts recognized by specialists. The normal ranges provided are based on individuals without unusual exposure to pigeon allergens, and the results have no known disease-association.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Phadia ImmunoCAP)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 58912-7
- 58912-7
Result Turnaround Time
3-7 days
Related Documents
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Specimen
Serum
Volume
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Red or SST
Collection Instructions
Draw blood in a plain red-top tube(s), serum gel tube is acceptable. Spin down and send 0.5 mL of serum refrigerated in a plastic vial.
Causes for Rejection
Hemolysis: Mild OK; Gross Reject; Lipemia: Mild Reject; Gross Reject; Thawing: Warm OK; Cold OK
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 28 days |
| Frozen | 365 days |