FARMERS LUNG PANEL

What is FARMERS LUNG PANEL test?

The Farmer’s Lung Panel is a diagnostic blood test used to detect the presence of specific antibodies (precipitins) against antigens associated with Farmer’s Lung Disease, a type of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (HP).
This condition occurs due to repeated inhalation of certain organic dusts — mainly from moldy hay, straw, grain, or other agricultural products — which trigger an allergic immune response in the lungs.

Parameter Covered: SPECIFIC IGG THERMOACTINOMYCES VULGARIS, STACHYBOTRYS ATRA , SACCHAROPOLYSPORA RECTIVIRGULA , ASPERGILLUS FUMIGATUS

Why consider FARMERS LUNG PANEL test?

You may consider this FARMERS LUNG PANEL test when a patient presents with respiratory symptoms and has a history of agricultural or farming exposure.
It helps in:

• Diagnosing Farmer’s Lung Disease or other hypersensitivity pneumonitis conditions
• Differentiating allergic lung inflammation from infections or asthma
• Guiding treatment and preventive measures (e.g., avoiding exposure to moldy materials)

Who should get this FARMERS LUNG PANEL test?

This FARMERS LUNG PANEL test is recommended for:

• Farmers, agricultural workers, or people exposed to moldy hay, grain, or compost
• Individuals with:
• Chronic cough, breathlessness, or fatigue
• Recurrent episodes of flu-like symptoms after farm exposure
• Unexplained interstitial lung changes on chest X-ray or CT scan
• Suspected cases of hypersensitivity pneumonitis

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OTHER NAMES: Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis Antibody Panel, Farmer’s Lung Disease Antibody Test, Precipitin Test for Farmer’s Lung

Farmer’s Lung Disease is a type of Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis (HP) — an allergic inflammation of the lungs caused by repeated inhalation of certain organic dusts, especially from moldy hay, straw, grain, or compost.
It mainly affects farmers, agricultural workers, or anyone frequently exposed to moldy agricultural materials.