ALLERGEN PANEL, FOOD

Test Code

AGFOD

CPT Codes
86003 x12

Includes

Panel includes: Clam, Codfish, Corn, Egg White, Milk, Peanut, Scallop, Sesame Seed, Shrimp, Soybean, Walnut, Wheat

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

2 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Pearl tube (gel separator)

Instructions

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

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

Specimen Stability

2-8°C up to 7 days
-20°C or lower stable

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

Quantity not sufficient

Methodology
FEIA/Pharmacia Immuno CAP

Setup Schedule

M, W, F (day shift only)

Report Available

Within 24 hours of day tested at the performing laboratory.

Clinical Significance

Aids in the clinical diagnosis of IgE mediated allergic disorders.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

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

Last Updated: June 9, 2023

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.