Guinea Pig Epithelia (e6) IgE [2606X]

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This test is currently only available in BHS CPRS. If you are a Bedford provider and wish to see this test offered in Bedford CPRS- please contact the Bedford Laboratory.

Testing performed at Quest Diagnostics.

Test Code

GUINEA PIG EPITH IGE PANEL(O)

CPT Codes
86003

Preferred Specimen

0.3 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.15 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

This test quantifies an individual's IgE response to guinea pig epithelia. 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 this allergen can be found on the following website: https://www.thermofisher.com/phadia/us/en/resources/allergen-encyclopedia.html

Reference
1. Bernstein IL, et al. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2008;100(3 Suppl 3):S1-S148.

Last Updated: September 20, 2014

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.