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Childhood Allergy (Food and Environmental) Profile
Test CodeCPT Codes
82785, 86003 (x12)
Includes
IgE allergy testing for:
Alternaria alternata (m6)
Cat Dander (e1)
Cockroach (i6)
Corn (f8)
Cow's Milk (f2)
Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (d1)
Dog Dander (e5)
Egg White(f1)
Mouse Urine Proteins (e72)
Peanut (f13)
Soybean (f14)
Wheat (f4)
Immunoglobulin E
Preferred Specimen
Minimum Volume
Transport Container
Transport Temperature
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Reference Range
Clinical Significance
This panel tests for specific IgE antibodies to 12 food and environmental allergens that are commonly found in Puerto Rico as causes of childhood 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.