Early Childhood Allergy Panel (Food & Environmental)

Test Code

18740

CPT Codes
86003 (x22), 82785

Includes

Almond (f20) IgE
Alternaria alternata (m6) IgE
Brazil Nut (f18) IgE
Cashew Nut (f202) IgE
Cat Dander (e1) IgE
Cladosporium herbarum (m2) IgE
Cockroach (i6) IgE
Codfish (f3) IgE
Cow's Milk (f2) IgE
Dermatophagoides farinae (d2) IgE
Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (d1) IgE
Dog Dander (e5) IgE
Egg White (f1) IgE
Hazelnut (f17) IgE
Macadamia Nut (rf345) IgE
Mouse Urine Proteins (e72) IgE
Peanut (f13) IgE
Sesame Seed (f10) IgE
Shrimp (f24) IgE
Soybean (f14) IgE
Walnut (f256) IgE
Wheat (f4) IgE

Immunoglobulin IgE

Preferred Specimen

4 mL serum

Minimum Volume

3 mL

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days

Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)

Setup Schedule

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

Clinical Significance

This panel tests for specific IgE antibodies to 22 food and environmental allergens commonly associated with childhood allergies. A positive test result only indicates that a patient is sensitized to the allergen of concern. A diagnosis of allergy should only be made by a medical provider after conducting a clinical evaluation.

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.