ALLERGEN PROFILE, CHILDHOOD FOOD & ENVIRONENT w/ REFLEX

Test Code

AGCHR

CPT Codes
82785; 86003 x16; Additional 86008 x2 if reflexed to Egg Component Panel; Additional 86008 x3 if reflexed to Milk Component Panel; Additional 86008 x5 if reflexed to Peanut Component Panel

Includes

Total IgE, Dog Dander, Egg White, Alt Alternata, Cat Dander, C. Herbarum, Cockroach, Codfish, D. Farinae, D. Pterony, Milk, Peanut, Shrimp, Soybean, Walnut, Wheat, and Mouse

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

1.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Pearl tube (gel separator)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of serum or plasma and red cells. Separate and refrigerate until tested.

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days
Otherwise freeze at -20°C or lower

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Quantity Not Sufficient

Methodology

FEIA/Phadia ImmunoCAP

Setup Schedule

M, W, F

Report Available

Same day tested at the performing laboratory.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NIM7 (Immunology, Phadia Immunocap)

Last Updated: March 18, 2024

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.