Hypersensitivity Pheumonitis Antibody

Test Name

Hypersensitivity Pheumonitis Antibody

Alternate Description

Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, Standard Panel

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Serum

Test Includes

Detection of antibodies against separate antigens of Faenia retivirgula, Acremonium (Cephalosporium) sp,Thermoactinomyces vulgaris (antigen 1), A. niger, Aureobasidium pullulans, A. flavus, A.fumigatus #1 and pigeon serum

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel Red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top

Summary Test Name

Hypersensitivity Pheumonitis Antibody

Minimum Volume

1 ml serum

Specimen Transport

Refrigerate

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate, refrigerate until shipped

Reference Value

Accompanies report