Byssinosis laboratory findings

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Laboratory Findings

Electrolyte and Biomarker Studies

• Aspergillus precipitins test.
• CBC.
• Hypersensitivity pneumonitis antibody panels.
• 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.