Penicillium Chrysogenum/notatum IgG*

Test Code

10276

CPT Codes
86001

Preferred Specimen

0.5 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.15 mL

Transport Container

Plastic screw-cap vial

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 30 days

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Lipemic samples may lead to rejection

Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 3 business days from receipt of specimen

Reference Range

<22 mcg/mL

Clinical Significance

Although there have been many publications concerning the measurement of allergen-specific IgG, the clinical utility of such test has not been established except in special situations. Thus, the quantitative IgG test should only be ordered by specialists who recognize the limitations of the test. The normal reference ranges reported represent the expected results for individuals who have no unusual exposure and have not been immunized with the indicated allergen. The ranges reported have no disease-associated significance.

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.