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Test Code BHYPSM Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Panel, Immunoglobulin G, Serum

Additional Codes

Mayo BHYPS
Epic ID LAB1202

 

Specimen Type

Serum


Ordering Guidance


This is a panel of tests which includes serology for: Alternaria tenuis/alternata, Aspergillus fumigatus, Aureobasidium pullulans, Laceyella sacchari, Micropolyspora faeni, Penicillium chrysogenum/notatum, Phoma betae, and Trichoderma viride. If only Aspergillus fumigatus is requested, order SASP / Aspergillus fumigatus, IgG Antibodies, Serum.



Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)

Preferred: Serum gel

Acceptable: Red top

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL Serum

Collection Information: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial.


Specimen Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.3 mL

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time
Serum Refrigerated (preferred) 28 days
  Frozen  28 days
UPH Waterloo Region Lab Test Catalog Note:

Transport refrigerated.

Reject Due To

Gross hemolysis OK
Gross lipemia OK
Gross icterus OK

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Method Name

Fluorescence Enzyme Immunoassay (FEIA)

Useful For

Evaluation of patients suspected of having hypersensitivity pneumonitis induced by exposure to Alternaria tenuis/alternata, Aspergillus fumigatus, Aureobasidium pullulans, Laceyella sacchari, Micropolyspora faeni, Penicillium chrysogenum/notatum, Phoma betae, and Trichoderma viride

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Report Available

2 to 5 days

Reference Values

Alternaria alternata, IgG antibody: ≤19.0 mg/L

Aspergillus fumigatus, IgG antibody: ≤102.0 mg/L

Aureobasidium pullulans, IgG antibody: ≤16.0 mg/L

Laceyella sacchari, IgG antibody: ≤45.0 mg/L

Micropolyspora faeni, IgG antibody: ≤6.0 mg/L

Penicillium chrysogenum, IgG antibody: ≤94.0 mg/L

Phoma betae, IgG antibody: ≤16.0 mg/L

Trichoderma viride, IgG antibody: ≤16.0 mg/L

CPT Code Information

86001 x 7