The main purpose of this Manual is to provide useful guidelines for the selection of pathology tests and to facilitate interpretation of results.
Contains a comprehensive listing of all genes from the Human Gene Nomenclature Committee (HGNC) database alongside laboratories and tests available in the country.
A manual for the process of macroscopic dissection in Anatomical Pathology laboratories.
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10 mL blood in plain tube.
Gel diffusion.
Immunoassay.
Precipitins detected include avian, fungal, thermophilic actinomycetes.
Method dependent.
Investigation of hypersensitivity pneumonitis.
Precipitating antibodies indicate exposure, and may be found in asymptomatic individuals.
In association with appropriate symptoms, the presence of antibodies supports the diagnosis of hypersensitivity pneumonitis due to the specific agent.
See also Aspergillus precipitins within Aspergillosis.
Parker AM et al. Clin N Amer 1992; 12: 280-284.
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Its mission is to train and support pathologists and senior scientists and to improve the use of pathology testing to achieve better healthcare.
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