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==Overview==
==Overview==
==Laboratory Findings==
==Laboratory Findings==
===Electrolyte and Biomarker Studies===
===Electrolyte and Biomarker Studies===
*Aspergillus precipitins test.
*Aspergillus precipitins test
*[[CBC]].
*[[CBC]]
*Hypersensitivity pneumonitis [[antibody]] panels.
*Hypersensitivity pneumonitis [[antibody]] panels
*Krebs von den Lungen-6 assay (KL-6).
*Krebs von den Lungen-6 assay (KL-6)
===CT===
*High-resolution CT scan of the chest.
===Other Imaging Findings===
*Video-assisted or open-lung biopsy.
*[[Bronchoscopy]] with washings, biopsy, and bronchoalveolar lavage.
===Other Diagnostic Studies===
*Pulmonary function tests.


==References==
==References==
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{{reflist|2}}
 
[[Category:Pulmonology]]
[[Category:Immunology]]


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