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Sesame Seed Component
Test Code18728
CPT Codes
86008
Preferred Specimen
1 mL Serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL Serum
Transport Container
Serum
__SST (red-top) (preferred)
__Red-top (no gel)
__SST (red-top) (preferred)
__Red-top (no gel)
Transport Temperature
Serum: Room temperature preferred; Refrigerated acceptable;
_Frozen acceptable
_Frozen acceptable
Specimen Stability
Serum
__Room temperature: 14 Days
__Refrigerated: 14 Days
__Frozen: 30 Days
__Room temperature: 14 Days
__Refrigerated: 14 Days
__Frozen: 30 Days
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
A.M. Sets up 6 days a week.
Report Available
Reports in 1 to 3 days.
Clinical Significance
Sesame component testing may help manage patients with
suspected sesame allergy. IgE antibody against Ses i 1
(f449) is highly predictive of a positive oral food
challenge. Also, because it is resistant to digestive
enzymes, sensitization to Ses i 1 may increase the risk of
severe reactions after ingestion of sesame products.
suspected sesame allergy. IgE antibody against Ses i 1
(f449) is highly predictive of a positive oral food
challenge. Also, because it is resistant to digestive
enzymes, sensitization to Ses i 1 may increase the risk of
severe reactions after ingestion of sesame products.
