Individual test · Labcorp 602695

Budgerigar Feather

This test measures the level of specific antibodies in your blood that react to feathers from budgerigars, commonly known as parakeets. It helps show whether your immune system is sensitive to these birds, which is helpful if you have symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, or wheezing after exposure. This measurement assists in distinguishing a specific allergy to parakeets from other environmental triggers like dust or pollen. However, a positive result does not predict how severe an allergic reaction might be or diagnose other respiratory conditions on its own.