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Food and Tree Nut Allergy Panel
Test Code36762
CPT Codes
86003 (x17)
Includes
IgE allergy testing for:
Almond (f20)
Brazil Nut (f18)
Cashew Nut (f202)
Codfish (f3)
Cow's Milk (f2)
Egg White (f1)
Hazelnut (f17)
Macadamia Nut (rf345)
Peanut (f13)
Salmon (f41)
Scallop (f338)
Sesame Seed (f10)
Shrimp (f24)
Soybean (f14)
Tuna (f40)
Walnut (f256)
Wheat (f4)
Almond (f20)
Brazil Nut (f18)
Cashew Nut (f202)
Codfish (f3)
Cow's Milk (f2)
Egg White (f1)
Hazelnut (f17)
Macadamia Nut (rf345)
Peanut (f13)
Salmon (f41)
Scallop (f338)
Sesame Seed (f10)
Shrimp (f24)
Soybean (f14)
Tuna (f40)
Walnut (f256)
Wheat (f4)
Preferred Specimen
3 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST), received spun
Minimum Volume
2 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the FDA. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues-Sat; Report available: 2-4 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
This panel tests for specific IgE antibodies to 17 foods (with an emphasis on tree nuts) that are commonly associated with allergies. Allergen-specific serum IgE testing is considered comparable to skin testing and may be preferred in some clinical situations. However, a positive test result only indicates that a patient is sensitized to the allergen of concern. Many IgE-sensitized individuals do not develop any symptoms when exposed to the allergen. A diagnosis of allergy should only be made by a trained medical provider after conducting a thorough clinical evaluation [1].
More specific information about allergens included in this panel may be found on the Quest Diagnostics Test Directory.
Reference
1. Bernstein IL, et al. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2008;100(3 Suppl 3):S1-S148.
More specific information about allergens included in this panel may be found on the Quest Diagnostics Test Directory.
Reference
1. Bernstein IL, et al. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2008;100(3 Suppl 3):S1-S148.