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Latex Specific IgE Panel

Test Code
15326


Preferred Specimen
2 mL serum (2mL minimum)


Transport Container
No additive (red-top).


Specimen Stability
 Room temperature: 1 week
Refrigerated: 2 weeks
Frozen: indefinite


Methodology
Radioimmunoassay

Report Available
3 days


Reference Range
Accompanies report


Clinical Significance
 This assay can detect very low levels of latex-specific IgE. As with any very sensitive allergy test, positive test results are sometimes observed in patients with no history of an adverse reaction.




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.