ALLERGEN, MILK (f2) w/ REFLEX TO ALLERGEN PROFILE, MILK COMPONENT PANEL

Message

This test is intended as a follow-up for patients with a previous positive milk allergy.

Test Code

AGMKR

CPT Codes
86003; if reflexed 86008 x3

Includes

alpha-Lactalbumin, beta-Lactoglobulin, Casein

Preferred Specimen

Gold serum separator tube

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Other Acceptable Specimens

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; otherwise freeze at -20°C or lower

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

Quantity not sufficient

Samples received not separated from red cells will be rejected

Methodology

FEIA/ImmunoCAP

Setup Schedule

M, W, F (day shift only)

Report Available

Same day tested.

Reference Range

<0.35 kU/L

Clinical Significance

Aids in identifying the milk-specific proteins that are responsible for allergic response in patients with milk 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: 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.