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Allergy Evaluation 2, Southeast
Test Code7212X
CPT Codes
86003 (x10)
Includes
Alternaria alternata (m6) IgE
Bermuda Grass (g2) IgE
Cat Dander (e1) IgE
Cladopsorium herbarum (m2) IgE
Common Ragweed (Short) (w1) IgE
Dermatophagoides farinae (d2) IgE
Dog Dander (e5) IgE
June Grass (Kentucky Blue) (g8) IgE
Oak (t7) IgE
Rough Pigweed (w14) IgE
Preferred Specimen
3 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.15 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: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days
Clinical Significance
This panel tests for specific IgE antibodies to 10 common environmental allergens 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.
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.