Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- * Between the ages of 18 and 85
- * Diagnosis of sarcoidosis confirmed by either biopsy or by manifestations consistent with acute sarcoidosis in absence of other known diagnosis.
- * Have a suspected diagnosis of sarcoidosis and is scheduled to undergo a biopsy procedure to confirm a diagnosis of sarcoidosis.
- * Able to tolerate and willing to undergo study procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
- * Current cigarette smoking or smoking within six months prior to the study
- * Currently or recently (\<6months) on immunosuppressive therapy
- * Pregnancy
- * Patient inability to participate in the study, such as undergo venipuncture and or BAL
Ages Eligible for Study:
18 Years to 85 Years (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)
Sexes Eligible for Study: ALL
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
No