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.
Ambient (preferred) - 1 week
Refrigerated - 4 weeks
Frozen - >4 weeks
Enzyme immunoassay (FEIA)
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