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Specimen Type/Requirements
Gold top (Serum w/gel) tube - Serum
Red top (Serum w/out gel) tube - Serum
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
| Preferred Volume | 2.5 mL |
|---|---|
| Minimum Volume | 1.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
| Room Temperature | Not Acceptable | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | 7 days | Preferred for transport |
| Frozen | 30 days |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 - 3 days
Additional Information
Test includes: Peanut, Brazil Nut, Almond, Walnut, Hazelnut, Pecan Nut, Cashew Nut, Pistachio, Sesame Seed, IgE Total
"Positive" specific allergens will automatically reflex to the respective specific allergen component(s), as indicated in the table below. Additional charges will apply when allergen component reflex testing is performed.
| Allergen - Specific IgE | Allergen Components |
|---|---|
| Peanut | ARA H1, ARA H2, ARA H3, ARA H6, ARA H8, ARA H9 |
| Brazil Nut | RBER E1 |
| Almond | N/A |
| Walnut | RJUG R1, RJUG R3 |
| Hazelnut | NCOR A9, RCOR A1, RCOR A8 LTP, RCOR A14 |
| Pecan Nut | N/A |
| Cashew | RANA O3 |
| Pistachio | N/A |
| Sesame Seed | N/A |
| IgE, Total |
Methodology
Flouroenzymeimmunoassay
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
CPT
86003 (x9) & 82785
86008 (per each reflexed component)
Interface Build Information
| Result Code | Result Code Description |
|---|---|
| 3082 | FOOD: PEANUT QUANT |
| 3080 | FOOD: PEANUT CLASS |
| 5407 | FOOD: BRAZIL NUT QUANT |
| 5408 | FOOD: BRAZIL NUT CLASS |
| 260 | FOOD: ALMOND QUANT |
| 258 | FOOD: ALMOND CLASS |
| 4185 | FOOD: WALNUT QUANT |
| 4183 | FOOD: WALNUT CLASS |
| 5275 | FOOD: HAZELNUT QUANT |
| 5276 | FOOD: HAZELNUT CLASS |
| 5429 | FOOD: PECAN NUT QUANT |
| 5430 | FOOD: PECAN NUT CLASS |
| 5212 | FOOD: CASHEW NUT QUANT |
| 5211 | FOOD: CASHEW NUT CLASS |
| 5323 | FOOD: PISTACHIO QUANT |
| 5324 | FOOD: PISTACHIO CLASS |
| 8862 | FOOD: SESAME SEED QUANT |
| 8863 | FOOD: SESAME SEED CLASS |
| 2230 | IGE TOTAL |