Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Extended Panel (Farmer's Lung Panel)
Also known as: HYPEREXT
Use
Use to evaluate patients suspected of having hypersensitivity pneumonitis induced by exposure to several allergens including Aspergillus species and pigeon serum. This test helps identify specific antibodies related to these allergens, aiding in the diagnosis and management of the condition.
Special Instructions
This panel involves testing using both qualitative immunodiffusion and quantitative ImmunoCAP fluorescent enzyme immunoassay methodologies. Interface map and further interpretative guidance are available. Analytical components include various antibodies and allergens to detect specific responses.
Limitations
Allergen results from 0.10 to 0.34 kU/L are for specialist evaluation as clinical relevance is undetermined. Results may not correlate with clinical symptoms or skin testing results. Negative outcomes do not exclude clinical allergies or anaphylaxis.
New York Approved
Methodology
Immunoassay (Multiplex Protein Panel)
Biomarkers
LOINC Codes
- 31161-3
- 48767-8
- 6808-0
- 6809-8
- 6810-6
- 6733-0
- 6818-9
- 23820-4
- 30036-8
- 15151-4
- 15209-0
- 21560-8
- 6216-6
Result Turnaround Time
3-7 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
2.5 mL
Minimum Volume
1.6 mL total, 0.8 mL in two aliquots
Container
ARUP standard transport tubes
Collection Instructions
Separate from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Storage Instructions
Refrigerated.
Causes for Rejection
Plasma. Contaminated, hemolyzed, or severely lipemic specimens.
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 48 hours |
| Refrigerated | 2 weeks |
| Frozen | 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles) |