ALLERGEN PROFILE, FOOD ALLERGY PANEL w/ REFLEX COMPONENT PANEL

Test Code

AGFOR

CPT Codes
86003 x15; 86008 x2 if reflexed to Egg Component Panel 86003 x3 if reflexed to Milk Component Panel 86003 x5 if reflexed to Peanut Component Panel

Includes

Almond, Cashew, Codfish, Egg White, Hazelnut, Milk, Peanut, Salmon, Scallop, Sesame Seed, Shrimp, Soybean, Tuna, Walnut, and Wheat

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Other Acceptable Specimens

1 Pearl tube (gel separator)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma or serum 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 (Day shift only)

Report Available

Report available same day tested.

Reference Range

<0.35 kU/L

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: December 28, 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.