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Alle Nut Panel Mix 7918X
Test CodeALLG NUT
Alias/See Also
ALLG NUT
CPT Codes
86003 X5
Includes
Allergens: Almond;Cashew;Coconut;Hazelnut;Peanut; Pecan; Sesame Seed
Preferred Specimen
1.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
1
Instructions
Draw SST and send 1.5 ml serum at room temp
Transport Container
SST
Transport Temperature
T
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 1-3 days
Reference Range
See Laboratory Report
Clinical Significance
This panel tests for specific IgE antibodies to 7 nuts that are commonly associated with allergies. Allergen-specific serum IgE testing is considered comparable to skin testing and may be preferred in some clinical situations. However, a positive test result only indicates that a patient is sensitized to the allergen of concern. Many IgE-sensitized individuals do not develop any symptoms when exposed to the allergen. A diagnosis of allergy should only be made by a trained medical provider after conducting a thorough clinical evaluation [1].
More specific information about allergens included in this panel may be found on the Quest Diagnostics Test Directory.
Reference
1. Bernstein IL, et al. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2008;100(3 Suppl 3):S1-S148.
More specific information about allergens included in this panel may be found on the Quest Diagnostics Test Directory.
Reference
1. Bernstein IL, et al. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2008;100(3 Suppl 3):S1-S148.
Performing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
14225 Newbrook Drive
Chantilly, VA 20153
