Region XI Respiratory Allergen IgE Panel

Test Code: TD_1561

CPT Code(s): 86003 X24

$360

Test Details

Alternative Name(s)

Allergen Panel

Test Includes

Alternaria alternata IgE
Aspergillus fumigatus IgE
Cladosporium herbarum IgE
Penicillin chrysogenum IgE
Cockroach, german IgE
Cat epithelium IgE
Dog dander IgE
Dermatophagoides farinae IgE
Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus IgE
Mugwort IgE
Pigweed/Careless IgE
Ragweed, common IgE
Russian thistle IgE
Sheep sorrel IgE
Bermuda grass IgE
Timothy grass IgE
Cottonwood IgE
Maple/Box elder IgE
Mulberry tree IgE
Oak tree IgE
Olive tree IgE
Gray alder IgE
Elm, amerian IgE
Mountain cedar 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.