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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Panel
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Approval req'd? | Yes, contact Immunology at x3-1712 |
| Available Stat? | No |
| Test code | HPTA |
| Performed by | Quest |
| Sendout? | Yes |
| Method | Immunodiffusion |
| Container type | Gold top |
| Amount to Collect | 4 mL blood |
| Sample type | Serum |
| Preferred volume | 2 mL serum |
| Min. Volume | 0.5 mL serum |
| Processing notes | Refrigerate. Order Quest # 14978X. |
| Normal range | Negative |
| Synonyms | Thermophilic actinomyces; Aspergillus fumigatus, Micropolyspora faeni, Pigeon serum, T. candidis, T. vulgaris, S. viridis; farmers lung serology |
| Turn around times | Test performed Tuesday-Friday. Turnaround time: 2-6 days. |
| Additional information | Immunodiffusion panel detects primarily IgG antibodies to the antigens of Micropolyspora faeni, Thermoactinomyces vulgaris, T. candidus, Aspergillus fumigatus Saccharomonas viridis and avian (pigeon) serum. |
| LOINC code | 35577-6 |
| Last Updated | 12/8/2011 1:34:33 PM |
| Entry Number | 545 |
If you have additional questions regarding this test, please call: 415-353-1667