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Childhood and Tree Nut Allergy Panel
Test Code36765
CPT Codes
86003 (x21), 82785
Includes
IgE allergy testing for:
Almond (f20)
Alternaria alternata (m6)
Brazil Nut (f18)
Cashew Nut (f202)
Cat Dander (e1)
Cladosporium herbarum (m2)
Cockroach (i6)
Codfish (f3)
Cow's Milk (f2)
Dermatophagoides farinae (d2)
Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (d1)
Dog Dander (e5)
Egg White (f1)
Hazelnut (f17)
Macadamia Nut (rf345)
Mouse Urine Proteins (e72)
Peanut (f13)
Shrimp (f24)
Soybean (f14)
Walnut (f256)
Wheat (f4)
Immunoglobulin E
Almond (f20)
Alternaria alternata (m6)
Brazil Nut (f18)
Cashew Nut (f202)
Cat Dander (e1)
Cladosporium herbarum (m2)
Cockroach (i6)
Codfish (f3)
Cow's Milk (f2)
Dermatophagoides farinae (d2)
Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (d1)
Dog Dander (e5)
Egg White (f1)
Hazelnut (f17)
Macadamia Nut (rf345)
Mouse Urine Proteins (e72)
Peanut (f13)
Shrimp (f24)
Soybean (f14)
Walnut (f256)
Wheat (f4)
Immunoglobulin E
Preferred Specimen
3.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
2.5 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-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days
Clinical Significance
This panel tests for specific IgE antibodies to 21 food (with an emphasis on tree nuts) and environmental allergens that are commonly associated with childhood 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.