Childhood and Tree Nut Allergy Panel

Test Code

36765

CPT Codes
86003 (x21), 82785

Includes

IgE allergy testing for:
Almond (f20)
Alternaria alternata (m6)
Brazil Nut (f18)
Cashew Nut (f202)
Cat Dander (e1)
Cladosporium herbarum (m2)
Cockroach (i6)
Codfish (f3)
Cow's Milk (f2)
Dermatophagoides farinae (d2)
Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (d1)
Dog Dander (e5)
Egg White (f1)
Hazelnut (f17)
Macadamia Nut (rf345)
Mouse Urine Proteins (e72)
Peanut (f13)
Shrimp (f24)
Soybean (f14)
Walnut (f256)
Wheat (f4)

Immunoglobulin E

Preferred Specimen

3.5 mL serum collected in a serum separator tube (SST), received spun

Minimum Volume

2.5 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 14 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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 2-4 days

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

This panel tests for specific IgE antibodies to 21 food (with an emphasis on tree nuts) and environmental allergens that are commonly associated with 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.

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