Ordering Recommendation
Use to evaluate patients suspected of having hypersensitivity pneumonitis induced by exposure to Aspergillus fumigatus, Aurebasidium pullulans, Micropolyspora faeni, or pigeon serum.
Mnemonic
HYPER 1
Methodology
Qualitative Immunodiffusion
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
3-7 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Specimen Required
Patient Preparation
Collect
Serum separator tube.
Specimen Preparation
Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.15 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature
Refrigerated.
Unacceptable Conditions
Plasma.
Remarks
Stability
After separation from cells: Ambient: 48 hours; Refrigerated: 2 weeks; Frozen: 1 year (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Reference Interval
Test Number |
Components |
Reference Interval |
---|---|---|
A. fumigatus #1 Ab, Precipitin | None detected | |
A. fumigatus #6 Ab, Precipitin | None detected | |
A. pullulans Ab, Precipitin | None detected | |
Pigeon Serum Ab, Precipitin | None detected | |
M. faeni Ab, Precipitin | None detected |
Interpretive Data
Compliance Category
FDA
Note
Testing includes antibodies directed at Aspergillus fumigatus #1, Aspergillus fumigatus #6, Aureobasidium pullulans, pigeon serum, and Micropolyspora faeni.
Hotline History
Hotline History
Date of Change
Test Name Change
Methodology
Performance/Reported Schedule
Specimen Requirements
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
Note
CPT Code
Component Change
Other Interface Change
New Test
Inactive
N/A
CPT Codes
86331 x3; 86606 x2
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0055066 | A. fumigatus #1 Ab, Precipitin | 6808-0 |
0055067 | A. fumigatus #6 Ab, Precipitin | 6809-8 |
0055068 | A. pullulans Ab, Precipitin | 6810-6 |
0055069 | Pigeon Serum Ab, Precipitin | 6733-0 |
0055071 | M. faeni Ab, Precipitin | 6818-9 |
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Aliases
- A fumigatus
- A pullulan
- allergic lung serology
- Aspergillus fumigatus
- farmer's lung antibody
- M. faeni
- Micropolyspora faeni
- pigeon serum
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis 1