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Allergy Panel #17, Salad Group [7917X]
Test CodeCPT Codes
86003 (x5)
Includes
Celery (f85)
Lettuce (f215)
Orange (f33)
Parsley (f86)
Tomato (f25)
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 5 plants frequently used in salads that are commonly associated with 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.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute |
14225 Newbrook Drive |
Chantilly, VA 20153 |