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Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Immunology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

TP3

Test Code (Numeric Code)

7350

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Serum

Transport

Ambient

Laboratory

LabPlus Immunochemistry

Sample Stability

2-8°C for up to a week. -20°C for longer than a week.

Synonyms

Avian specific IgG
Budgie mix, Pigeon mix
Bird fancier's lung
Pigeon fancier's lung
Bird handler's lung
Bird breeder's lung

Turnaround Time

2 weeks

Specimen Type

  • Serum

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST II (Gold Cap)
Acceptable
  • Plain (Red Top)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

4

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • SST(Microtainer)
Acceptable
  • Plain(Microtainer)
Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

2

Minimum Sample Volume (ml)

1

Last updated: 12/05/2026