Iodine Bush (Allenrolfea occidentalis) IgE*

Test Code

15784

CPT Codes
86003

Preferred Specimen

0.5 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.34 mL

Instructions

Collect 1-2 mL whole blood in red-top tube. Centrifuge and transfer 0.5 mL serum into a transfer tube. Ship at room or frozen temperature Monday through Friday.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 28 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 1 year

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Lipemia

Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)

FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Eurofins Viracor. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Mon-Fri; Report available: 2-3 days

Clinical Significance

This assay is used to detect allergen specific-IgE using an enzyme immunoassay. In vitro allergy testing is the primary testing mode for allergy diagnosis.

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.