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Allergy Panel, Region 8, Trees
Test CodeCPT Codes
86003 (x5)
Includes
Oak (t7)
Olive Tree (t9)
Walnut Tree (t10)
Cottonwood (t14)
White Ash (t15)
Preferred Specimen
Minimum Volume
Transport Temperature
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Clinical Significance
This panel tests for specific IgE antibodies to 5 trees that are commonly associated with allergies in the arid southwest 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.