ALLERGEN PROFILE, FOOD PANEL #3

Test Code

AGFD3

CPT Codes
86003 x32

Includes

Cashew Nut, Clam, Cocoa, Corn, Crab, Egg white, Egg yolk, Gluten, Lobster, Milk, Peanut, Salmon, Shrimp, Soybean, Strawberry, Tomato, Trout, Tuna, Wheat, Almond, Yeast, Chicken meat, Coconut, Hazelnut, Oat, Pineapple, Potato, Pork, Rice, Walnut, Banana, Brazil Nut

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

1.5 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Pearl tube (gel separator)

Instructions

Centrifuge for complete separation of plasma/serum and red cells. See Specimen Container for appropriate sample type. Separate and refrigerate until tested.

Specimen Stability

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

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

Quantity not sufficient

Methodology
FEIA/Pharmacia Immuno CAP

Setup Schedule

M, W, F (day shift only)

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: April 25, 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.