Cat Dander Component Panel

Test Code

10558

CPT Codes
86008 (x4)

Includes

Fel d 1 (e94) IgE
Fel d 2 (e220) IgE
Fel d 4 (e228) IgE
Fel d 7 (e231) IgE

Preferred Specimen

1.5 mL serum

Minimum Volume

1 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

Like respiratory allergies, animal allergies pose a significant risk for the development of asthma and rhinitis. Blood IgE tests using whole allergen extracts from cats provide a sensitive screening method to diagnose pet sensitization. In addition, the cat dander component panel is an IgE blood test using individual recombinant proteins from cats, improving specificity compared to animal extract assays. Thus, the cat dander component panel helps differentiate an actual cat allergy from a cross-reactive pet allergy.

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.