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Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Screen (HPS)
Test CodeLAB1202
Quest Code
14978
Alias/See Also
HPS
CPT Codes
86606, 86609 (x4), 86331
Includes
Aspergillus fumigatus
Micropolyspora faeni
Pigeon Serum
T. candidus
T. vulgaris
S. viridis
Micropolyspora faeni
Pigeon Serum
T. candidus
T. vulgaris
S. viridis
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Specimens
SST (red-top/plastic)
Transport Container
Transport tube
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated (cold packs)
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 48 hours
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 6 months
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 6 months
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. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Monday-thursday
Reference Range
| Aspergillus fumigatus | Negative |
| Micropolyspora faeni | Negative |
| Pigeon Serum | Negative |
| T. candidus | Negative |
| T. vulgaris | Negative |
| S. viridis | Negative |
Clinical Significance
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.
Performing Laboratory
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute-San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 33608 Ortega Highway |
| San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675-2042 |
