Hickory White (Carya tomentosa) IgG4*

Test Code

34916

CPT Codes
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠86001<br><strong>This test is not available for New York patient testing</strong>

Preferred Specimen

1 mL serum

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

Collect 1 mL serum in red-top tube. Centrifuge and transfer 0.5 mL serum into a transfer tube.

Transport Container

Transport tube

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 28 days
Frozen: 28 days

Methodology
ImmunoCAP® FEIA IgG

FDA Status
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Eurofins Viracor. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Setup Schedule

Set up: Varies; Report available: 2-3 business days from receipt of specimen

Reference Range

See Laboratory Report

Clinical Significance

Physicians sometimes use allergen-specific IgG4 to monitor patients undergoing immunotherapy. Increasing IgG4 responses following the administration of immunotherapy generally correlate with a positive treatment outcome.

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.