Pathology Handbook

Recent changes for Fungal Precipitins (Sendaway Test)
Date	Field	Changed From	Changed To
24th February 2023	Request Group	MON	RBW

Alternative Names:

Farmers Lung
Micropolyspora precipitins

Laboratory:

Microbiology

Test Code:

RBW

Medicare rebatable:

Yes

Registration Instructions:

Also order Aspergillus precipitins

Specimen Types:

Serum

Container Types:

SST

Adults Volume or Mass:

6 mL

Collection & Request Instructions:

?Farmers lung or a request for Micropolyspora preciptins must be stated on the request form otherwise Aspergillus precipitins will be performed.

Transport Instructions:

Room Temperature

Processing Instructions:

Centrifuge

Assay Frequency:

Fortnightly

External Laboratory:

Royal Brisbane & Womens Hospital

External Transport Instructions:

Send at 4'C with Ice Pack