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Test Code HPNEU Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Panel

Clinical Indications

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) or extrinsic allergic
alveolitis is a diffuse inflammation of the peripheral airways of
the lung. It is caused by repeated inhalation of a variety of
organic dust allergens including animal and vegetable products,
fungi and bacteria. Frequently the etiologic agents are associated
with the patient’s occupational environment.

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Name: HYPERSENSITIVITY
PNEUMONITIS IGG
(aka HPNEU)
Sunquest Order Code: HPNEU
Epic Px Code: LAB2321

Specimen Collection Type

Preferred: Gold
Acceptable: Red

Minimum Collection Volume

0.6 mL

Reference Range

Lower Limit of Quantitation: 2.0 mcg/mL of IgG
Upper Limit of Quantitation: 200 mcg/mL of IgG

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

N/A

Rejection Criteria

Specimens beyond their acceptable length of time from collection
as listed in the specimen stability

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

2 Days

Specimen Stability

Ambient (preferred): 1 week
Refrigerated: 4 weeks
Frozen: Greater than 4 weeks

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Friday

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH-Mail Outs

CPT Code

86001 × 8

LOINC Code

N/A

Test Alias

N/A

Additional Information / Notes

Turnaround time: 2-3 business days from receipt of
specimen