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Farmers Lung Precipitins

Microbiology


This Test Has Been Withdrawn By The Reference Laboratory We Use – We Are In The Process Of Looking For An Alternative.

If you think this test is required please contact us by email to discuss with a Consultant before sending a sample.

Specimen

Blood sample (serum)

Specimen container

Gold top clotted (5ml)

Test Usage

This test detects antibodies (IgG) to the agents of Farmers Lung – Micropolysporium faeni.

Causative factors include exposure to mouldy hay

Availability

Sent to Reference Laboratory

Processing Time

2-5 days

Specimen Labelling Procedure
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9018

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