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This blood test detects IgG antibodies in your blood that may indicate exposure to microorganisms found in cockatiel (parrot family) droppings, which can sometimes affect heart health.
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Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 16642-1
- Short code
- COCK-IgG
- Synonyms
- Cockatiel Drop IgG Qn
- Category
- cardiac
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Serum separator tube (SST) or plain red top tube
- Units
- N/A
- Ref low
- 20
- Ref high
- 30
- Critical range
- — – 10000 N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 0–120 years
- Method
- Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA)
- CPT
- 86655
- SNOMED
- 105776006
- Specimen volume
- 1.0 mL minimum, 2.0 mL preferred
- Stability
- Room temperature: 24 hours; Refrigerated (2-8°C): 7 days; Frozen (-20°C): 30 days
- Hemolysis max
- 50
- Lipemia max
- 300
- Icterus max
- 20
- TAT
- 48–120 hours
- Order
- routine
What is this test?
The Cockatiel Droppings IgG Antibody Test is a blood test that looks for IgG antibodies in your serum. These antibodies are produced by your immune system if you have been exposed to certain microorganisms (specifically Chlamydia psittaci) commonly found in the droppings of birds from the parrot family, including cockatiels, parrots, and parakeets.
Why is it categorized as cardiac?
While this test is related to a bird-related infection (called psittacosis or parrot fever), it is classified under cardiac because the infection can sometimes spread to the heart, causing a serious condition called endocarditis (infection of the heart valves). Your doctor may order this test if you have heart symptoms and a history of exposure to birds.
How is the test performed?
A healthcare professional will draw a small blood sample from a vein in your arm. This sample is then sent to a laboratory where it is analyzed to detect the presence and level of IgG antibodies against the cockatiel droppings antigens.
Reference range
Negative: < 20 Units/mL; Equivocal: 20-30 Units/mL; Positive: > 30 Units/mLN/A
No special preparation required. Standard venipuncture protocol applies.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
◆Associated findings1
Frequently asked questions
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Sources
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