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Allergy Panel, Region 3, Weeds
Test CodeCPT Codes
86003 (x5)
Includes
English Plantain (w9)
Lamb's Quarters (Goose Foot) (w10)
Sheep Sorrel (w18)
Nettle (w20)
Preferred Specimen
Minimum Volume
Transport Temperature
Specimen Stability
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-4 days
Clinical Significance
This panel tests for specific IgE antibodies to 5 weeds that are commonly associated with allergies in the subtropical 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.