Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Screen
Test Summary
A diagnosis of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (an inflammatory lung disease) may be supported by detection of precipitating antibodies to a variety of inhaled antigens associated primarily with molds, bacteria and birds. A positive test does not always indicate active disease and a diagnosis should be supported by historical and clinical evidence, since healthy individuals occasionally might also develop precipitins. A negative test does not preclude a diagnosis of hypersensitivity pneumonitis and should be considered in the context of other laboratory results and clinical findings.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 6 months
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
HYPSEN
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB617
Includes
Aspergillus fumigatus
Micropolyspora faeni
Pigeon Serum
T. candidus
T. vulgaris
S. viridis
Micropolyspora faeni
Pigeon Serum
T. candidus
T. vulgaris
S. viridis
CPT Code
- 86606
- 86609 (x4)
- 86331
Billing Code
- 670080
- 670081
- 670082
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunodiffusion (ID)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
| Aspergillus fumigatus | Negative |
| Micropolyspora faeni | Negative |
| Pigeon Serum | Negative |
| T. candidus | Negative |
| T. vulgaris | Negative |
| S. viridis | Negative |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Thursday, Saturday; Report available: 3 - 5 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 48 hours
- Refrigerated: 14 days
- Frozen: 6 months
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Immunodiffusion (ID)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| Aspergillus fumigatus | Negative |
| Micropolyspora faeni | Negative |
| Pigeon Serum | Negative |
| T. candidus | Negative |
| T. vulgaris | Negative |
| S. viridis | Negative |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Monday - Thursday, Saturday; Report available: 3 - 5 days