Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Screen : 14978X

Test Code
HSENSQ or 14978X


Alias/See Also
Aspergillus fumigatus, Micropolyspora faeni, Pigeon Serum, Thermoactinomyces candidus, Thermoactinomyces vulgaris, Saccharomonospora viridis.


CPT Codes
86606, 86609X4, 86331

Includes
Includes: Aspergillus fumigatus, Micropolyspora faeni, Pigeon Serum, Thermoactinomyces candidus, Thermoactinomyces vulgaris, and Saccharomonospora viridis.


Instructions
Serum separator tube.


Transport Container
Centrifuge serum separator tube and transport, 2 mL serum (Min: 0.5 mL).


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.


Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 14 days; Frozen: 6 months


Methodology
Immunodiffusion (ID)

Setup Schedule
Monday - Thursday, Saturday


Report Available
3-6 days (From receipt at performing laboratory)


Limitations
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. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Useful to evaluate patients suspected of having hypersensitivity pneumonitis induced by exposure to Aspergillus fumigatus, Micropolyspora faeni, Pigeon Serum, Thermoactinomyces candidus, Thermoactinomyces vulgaris, or Saccharomonospora viridis.


Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.