Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Serology
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General
Synonym/Acronym:
Farmer’s lung disease serology, extrinsic allergic alveolitis.
Rationale
To assist in identification of pneumonia related to inhaled allergens containing Aspergillus or actinomycetes (dust, mold, or chronic exposure to moist organic materials).
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.
Normal Findings
(Method: Immunodiffusion) Negative.
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A
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General
Synonym/Acronym:
Farmer’s lung disease serology, extrinsic allergic alveolitis.
Rationale
To assist in identification of pneumonia related to inhaled allergens containing Aspergillus or actinomycetes (dust, mold, or chronic exposure to moist organic materials).
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.
Normal Findings
(Method: Immunodiffusion) Negative.
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A
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