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Allergy Panel, Region 2, Trees
Test CodeCPT Codes
86003 (x5)
Includes
Elm (t8)
Sycamore (t11)
White Ash (t15)
Hickory/Pecan Tree (t22)
Preferred Specimen
Minimum Volume
Transport Temperature
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-4 days
Clinical Significance
This panel tests for specific IgE antibodies to 5 trees that are commonly associated with allergies in the southeast 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.