HYPERSENSITIVITY PNEUMONITIS SCREEN Test
Test Name: HYPERSENSITIVITY PNEUMONITIS SCREEN Test
Components:
- Aspergillus fumigatus
- Micropolyspora faeni
- Pigeon serum
- S.viridis
- Thermoactinomyces candidus
- Thermoactinomyces vulgaris
Price: 3930.0 AED
Sample Condition: 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form is mandatory.
Report Delivery: Sample by 7th of the month; Report after 2-3 weeks
Method: Immunodiffusion
Test type: Infections
Doctor: Physician
Test Department: OS
Pre Test Information: Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Form is mandatory.
Test Details:
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is an immune-mediated lung disease caused by the inhalation of certain environmental antigens. The diagnosis of HP involves a combination of clinical evaluation, imaging studies, lung function tests, and specific laboratory tests. There is no specific screening test for HP. However, the following tests may be performed to support the diagnosis:
- Clinical evaluation: A detailed medical history, including occupational and environmental exposures, is essential in assessing the likelihood of HP. Symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, and fever may also be evaluated.
- Imaging studies: Chest X-ray and high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) scans can show characteristic findings in HP, such as ground-glass opacities, nodules, and fibrosis in the lungs.
- Lung function tests: Spirometry and diffusion capacity tests can help assess lung function and detect any restrictive or obstructive patterns that may indicate HP.
- Laboratory tests: Blood tests may be done to measure specific antibodies, such as precipitins, which are antibodies against the specific antigens causing HP. Other tests may include serum IgG levels and complete blood count (CBC).
- Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL): This procedure involves collecting a sample of fluid from the lungs to analyze the immune cells and inflammatory markers present. BAL can help identify the type of immune response and provide further evidence for the diagnosis of HP.
It is important to note that the diagnosis of HP is often challenging and requires a multidisciplinary approach involving clinical evaluation, imaging, and laboratory tests. A thorough evaluation by a pulmonologist or an occupational medicine specialist is recommended for suspected cases of HP.
| Test Name | HYPERSENSITIVITY PNEUMONITIS SCREEN Test |
|---|---|
| Components | *Aspergillus fumigatus *Micropolyspora faeni *Pigeon serum*S.viridis *Thermoactinomyces candidus *Thermoactinomyces vulgaris |
| Price | 3930.0 AED |
| Sample Condition | 2 mL (1 mL min.) serum from 1 SST. Ship refrigerated or frozen. Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Formis mandatory. |
| Report Delivery | Sample by 7th of the month; Report after 2??3 weeks |
| Method | Immunodiffusion |
| Test type | Infections |
| Doctor | Physician |
| Test Department: | OS |
| Pre Test Information | Duly filled Test Send Out Consent Formis mandatory. |
| Test Details | Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is an immune-mediated lung disease caused by the inhalation of certain environmental antigens. The diagnosis of HP involves a combination of clinical evaluation, imaging studies, lung function tests, and specific laboratory tests. There is no specific screening test for HP. However, the following tests may be performed to support the diagnosis: 1. Clinical evaluation: A detailed medical history, including occupational and environmental exposures, is essential in assessing the likelihood of HP. Symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, and fever may also be evaluated. 2. Imaging studies: Chest X-ray and high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) scans can show characteristic findings in HP, such as ground-glass opacities, nodules, and fibrosis in the lungs. 3. Lung function tests: Spirometry and diffusion capacity tests can help assess lung function and detect any restrictive or obstructive patterns that may indicate HP. 4. Laboratory tests: Blood tests may be done to measure specific antibodies, such as precipitins, which are antibodies against the specific antigens causing HP. Other tests may include serum IgG levels and complete blood count (CBC). 5. Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL): This procedure involves collecting a sample of fluid from the lungs to analyze the immune cells and inflammatory markers present. BAL can help identify the type of immune response and provide further evidence for the diagnosis of HP. It is important to note that the diagnosis of HP is often challenging and requires a multidisciplinary approach involving clinical evaluation, imaging, and laboratory tests. A thorough evaluation by a pulmonologist or an occupational medicine specialist is recommended for suspected cases of HP. |
