Mold II IgE Panel

Test Code: TD_1580

CPT Code(s): 86003 X6

$90

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Mold Allergen Panel

Test Includes

Alternaria alternata IgE
Aspergillus fumigatus IgE
Candida albicans IgE
Cladosporium herbarum IgE
Mucor racemosus IgE
Penicillin chrysogenum IgE

Methodology

ImmunoCAP Fluoroenzymeimmunoassay (FEIA)

Rejection Criteria

Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles

Reference Range(s)

<0.35 KU/L

Specimen Requirements

Preferred Specimen

Serum Separator Tube

Minimum Volume

4 mL Serum

Sample Stability

Panel: 1 day room temperature
1 week refrigerated
2 weeks frozen
Each test: 1 day room temperature
1 week refrigerated
1 month frozen

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated

Collection Instructions

Allow SST to clot in an upright position for at least 30 minutes, then centrifuge sample within 2 hours of collection. Refrigerate.

Alternative Specimen

0.3 mL serum from a plain red top tube. Allow sample to clot in an upright position for at least 60 minutes, then centrifuge sample and transfer serum to a plastic transport tube within 2 hours of collection. Clearly label tube as serum from a plain red top tube. Refrigerate.
Note: when ordering multiple IgE specific allergens, the recommended specimen volume is:
For 2-24 allergens: minimum 2 mL serum.
For 25-40 allergens: minimum 3-4 mL serum.