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Tree Nut Allergy Panel
Test Code94462
CPT Codes
86003 (x9)
Includes
IgE allergy testing for:
Almond (f20)
Brazil Nut (f18)
Cashew Nut (f202)
Hazelnut (f17)
Macadamia Nut (rf345)
Peanut (f13)
Pecan Nut (f201)
Pistachio (f203)
Walnut (f256)
Almond (f20)
Brazil Nut (f18)
Cashew Nut (f202)
Hazelnut (f17)
Macadamia Nut (rf345)
Peanut (f13)
Pecan Nut (f201)
Pistachio (f203)
Walnut (f256)
Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Tues, Thurs, Sat; Report available: 2-4 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
This panel tests for specific IgE antibodies to 9 nuts 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.
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 Inst San Juan Capistrano
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92690-6130