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Allergy Evaluation 1, Northeast
Test Code7101
CPT Codes
86003 (x10)
Includes
IgE allergy testing for:
Alternaria alternata (m6)
Cat Dander (e1)
Cladosporium herbarum (m2)
Common Ragweed (Short) (w1)
Dermatophagoides farinae (d2)
Dog Dander (e5)
June Grass (Kentucky Blue) (g8)
Lamb's Quarters (Goose Foot) (w10)
Oak (t7)
Timothy Grass (g6)
Preferred Specimen
3 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: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days
Clinical Significance
This panel tests for specific IgE antibodies to 10 common environmental allergens in the northeast region of the United States. 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.