ALLERGEN PROFILE, PEANUT COMPONENT PANEL

Message

This test is used for patients with a known peanut allergy and can be ordered as a follow-up test.

Test Code

AGPTC

CPT Codes
86008 x5

Includes

A hypogaea 2, A hypogaea 1, A hypogaea 3, A hypogaea 9, A hypogaea 8

Preferred Specimen

1 Gold tube (gel separator)

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

or 1 Pearl tube (gel separator)

Instructions

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

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate

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)

Report Available

Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory.

Reference Range

<0.10 kU/L for each component

Clinical Significance

Aids in identifying the peanut-specific proteins that are responsible for allergic response in patients with peanut allergy. This, in turn, is useful in assessing the level of risk and severity of allergic reaction.

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

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

Last Updated: June 8, 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.